This book sums up the experience of almost twenty years of research at Montedison SpA for the safeguarding of the artistic and architectural patrimony of Italy - a heritage threatened by atmospheric pollution as much as by neglect. The papers are divided into chapters that correspond to different areas of restoration - frescoes and plaster; bronzes and archaeological discoveries; paintings; musical instruments. A highly detailed treatise and practical handbook written by many experts in the field and illustrated with many fine micro-photographs and diagrams. In English (not Italian). Softcover. Large format. 172 pages. Excellent condition. A very scarce publication produced for private distribution only. Cat No 694