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MILIZIA, Francesco (1725-1798). Le vite de' più celebri architetti d'ogni nazione e d'ogni tempo precedute da un saggio sopra l'architettura. Rome: Komarek, 1768.
Uncut copy of the first edition of this work, a manifesto of neoclassical aesthetics, in which Milizia, in opposition to Mannerist and Baroque styles, proposes a return to the aesthetic ideal of classical Greek beauty. The "Vite" is preceded by a short essay on architecture and followed by an appendix on the "meccanismo delle volte".
4to, (280 x 205mm). Engraved title pages, 6 folded plates, uncut (some foxing). Contemporary carta rustica binding with handwritten title on spine labels. (1
4to, (280 x 205mm). Engraved title pages, 6 folded plates, uncut (some foxing). Contemporary carta rustica binding with handwritten title on spine labels. (1
ESTIMATE € 200 - 500
LOTS
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TASSO, Torquato (1544-1595). La gierusalemme liberata. Genoa: Bartoli, 1590.
TASSO, Torquato (1544-1595). La gierusalemme liberata. Genoa: Bartoli, 1590.
ESTIMATE € 100 - 200
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[PISA] BORGHI, Camillo Ranieri. L'Oplomachia pisana. Lucca: Frediana, 1713.
[PISA] BORGHI, Camillo Ranieri. L'Oplomachia pisana. Lucca: Frediana, 1713.
ESTIMATE € 100 - 150
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LIBERATI, Francesco (...-1706). La Perfettione del Cavallo. Rome: Hercole, 1669.
LIBERATI, Francesco (...-1706). La Perfettione del Cavallo. Rome: Hercole, 1669.
ESTIMATE € 100 - 150
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[COLLECTING-BIBLIOPHILIA]. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Paris: Levy, 1881-1888.
[COLLECTING-BIBLIOPHILIA]. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Paris: Levy, 1881-1888.
ESTIMATE € 100 - 150