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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
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VITERBO, Dario (1890-1961). The Book of Tobias. Verona: Officina Bodoni, 1952.
VITERBO, Dario (1890-1961). The Book of Tobias. Verona: Officina Bodoni, 1952.
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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WILDT, Adolfo (1868-1931). Wildt. Milan, Rome: Bestetti and Tumminelli , [1926].
WILDT, Adolfo (1868-1931). Wildt. Milan, Rome: Bestetti and Tumminelli , [1926].
ESTIMATE € 100 - 200
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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