[Five 17th Century Engraved and Etched Roman View Books Bound Together] Vestigi delle Antichità di Roma Tivoli Pozzuolo et Altri Luoghi (1660); Il Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche et Edificii, in Prospettiva di Roma Moderna (1665) (3 parts, each with its own title page); Suite of seven unsigned engraved plates of churches, by Falda, circa mid-17th century; Le Fontane di Roma nelle Piazze, e Luoghi Publici delle Citta, con li lorl Prospetti, Come Sono al Presente Designate et Intagliate da Gio. Battista Falda (1691); Le Fontane delle Ville di Frascati nel Tusculano con li loro Prospetti, Parte Seconda Disegnate et Intagliate da Gio. Battista Falda (circa 1650); and a suite of eight etched plates of Roman palaces and gardens

Sadeler, Marco; Giovanni Battista Falda, etc.

Edité par Vestigi -- Jacomo Rossi, Rome, 1691

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Spectacular collection of plates of the architecture, fountains, churches, streets, and ruins of the Eternal City. Oblong folio. 25 by 38 cm. 198 plates, four folding, plus title and dedication pages. Plate count is including titles and dedications which are decorated with illustration. The first work of the five, "Vestigi della Antichita", has Rococo allegorical illustrations on both the title and dedication pages, and in addition to its 50 plates, three additional engraved folding plates by Étienne Dupérac have been bound in. "Le Fontane" has two engraved dedication pages, both richly illustrated, in addition to 45 view plates. Final suite of eight plates includes a plate folding both on bottom and side. Contemporary mottled calf with gilt morocco title pieces to upper and lower covers. Condition: Contemporary calf with wear but remaining attractive. Occasional dampstaining. Some scattered stains and foxing, but most of the plates read as clean.

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• Titre: [Five 17th Century Engraved and Etched Roman View Books Bound Together] Vestigi delle Antichità di Roma Tivoli Pozzuolo et Altri Luoghi (1660); Il Nuovo Teatro delle Fabriche et Edificii, in Prospettiva di Roma Moderna (1665) (3 parts, each with its own title page); Suite of seven unsigned engraved plates of churches, by Falda, circa mid-17th century; Le Fontane di Roma nelle Piazze, e Luoghi Publici delle Citta, con li lorl Prospetti, Come Sono al Presente Designate et Intagliate da Gio. ...
• Éditeur: Vestigi -- Jacomo Rossi, Rome
• Date de parution: 1691
• Reliure: Full Mottled Calf
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Viewbooks
  • Travel and Exploration