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NIBBY, Antonio (1792-1839). Le mura di Roma disegnate da sir William Gell. Rome: Poggioli, 1820 (1821 on the engraved title page).
First and only edition of one of Nibby's scarce works, with 31 plates at the end of the volume illustrating the gates and walls of Rome, a UNESCO heritage site.8vo, (224 x 136mm). Engraved title-page, 1 folding plate and 31 full-page plates, uncut copy (marginal restorations to pp. 7, 41 and 197, light foxing to plates, stamp mark removed from title page). Contemporary full vellum binding with gilt title-piece to spine. (1)
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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COLLAERT, Adriaen (1560-1618). [Series of the 7 Roman basilicas]. [16th century].
COLLAERT, Adriaen (1560-1618). [Series of the 7 Roman basilicas]. [16th century].
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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FALDA, Giovanni Battista (1648-1678). Le fontane di Roma. Roma: Giacomo de Rossi, [1675-89].
FALDA, Giovanni Battista (1648-1678). Le fontane di Roma. Roma: Giacomo de Rossi, [1675-89].
ESTIMATE € 1,500 - 2,000