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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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LUDOLPHUS DE SAXONIA (c.1300-1378). Vita Christi. Strasbourg: [Printer of the 'Vitas Patrum'], 1483.
LUDOLPHUS DE SAXONIA (c.1300-1378). Vita Christi. Strasbourg: [Printer of the 'Vitas Patrum'], 1483.
ESTIMATE € 3.000 - 5.000
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MACCARI, Mino (1898-1989). Sonetti del Burchiello. Verona: Officina Bodoni, 1962.
MACCARI, Mino (1898-1989). Sonetti del Burchiello. Verona: Officina Bodoni, 1962.
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500