The Last Days of Pompeii, 1834 Edition, gold gilded pages. The fictionalized story of lives leading up to the volcanic destruction of the city of Pompeii. There is damage on the corners as shown, pages are still bright and in good condition. Rare Limited Edition. Hardcover. The Last Days of Pompeii is Lord Lytton's 1834 novel inspired by the namesake painting by Russian painter Karl Briullov, which Lytton had seen in Milan. Condition is good plus. The binding shows some wear, particularly at hinges and extremities, but the original paper spine label remains intact and legible. The contents remain fairly bright, with uncut leaves.