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BAIARDI, Ottavio Antonio (1690-1765). Prodromo delle antichitá d'Ercolano. Naples: Regale Stamperia Palatina, 1752.
Presentation copy in fine binding (in need of restoration) of this five-volume edition of the Prodromo delle antichitá d'Ercolano with the arms of Charles VII, King of the Two Sicilies (later from 1759 Charles III of Spain), dedicatee of the work, at the centre of the boards. Inside the volumes are engraved plates and figures by Nicola Vanni depicting monuments, historical buildings, archaeological discoveries and genealogical plates illustrating the first excavations of the city of Herculaneum.
4to, (230 x 170mm). Title-page of the first volume printed in red and black, vignettes, head-pieces and engraved initials, 11 engraved plates folded (browning, occasional light stains, underlining in pencil, Vol I between p4 and q1 illustrated plate with woodworm paths without touching text, nn1 lacking lower margin without touching text; Vol III p. 9f1 and 9f2 joined at the top). Contemporary full leather binding with arms of Charles VII, King of the Two Sicilies, heraldic arms on both boards within a rich floral frame. title and decoration on spine, red speckled edges (wear and chipping). (5
4to, (230 x 170mm). Title-page of the first volume printed in red and black, vignettes, head-pieces and engraved initials, 11 engraved plates folded (browning, occasional light stains, underlining in pencil, Vol I between p4 and q1 illustrated plate with woodworm paths without touching text, nn1 lacking lower margin without touching text; Vol III p. 9f1 and 9f2 joined at the top). Contemporary full leather binding with arms of Charles VII, King of the Two Sicilies, heraldic arms on both boards within a rich floral frame. title and decoration on spine, red speckled edges (wear and chipping). (5
ESTIMATE € 500 - 700
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[ALMANACS - PARIS]. Le petit theatre de l'univers. Paris: Langlois, 1804; 1809.
[ALMANACS - PARIS]. Le petit theatre de l'univers. Paris: Langlois, 1804; 1809.
ESTIMATE € 200 - 300
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[ALMANACS]. Almanacco toscano per l'anno 1858. Florence: Stamperia Granducale, 1858.
[ALMANACS]. Almanacco toscano per l'anno 1858. Florence: Stamperia Granducale, 1858.
ESTIMATE € 100 - 200