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CAMILLI, Camillo (d. 1615). Imprese illustri di diuersi...et con le figure intagliate in rame di Girolamo Porro. Venice: Ziletti, 1586.
Unique edition of this elegant book of emblems dedicated to Cardinal Federico de Medici, illustrated with over 100 engravings by Girolamo Porro (1520-1604) of whom Cicognara wrote: There are 108 beautiful emblems carved with supreme skill, and perhaps Porro did not execute more beautiful and elegant work (transl.).3 parts in one volume, 4to, (198 x 135 mm). 108 engraved emblems in text, engraved part-titles to each section, head-pieces and engraved initials (a few small marginal wormtracks, most previously repaired, spotting and some marginal dampstaining). 18th-century binding with leather spine, gilt title and decorations (spine partially detached). Provenance: Bordonaro (ownership inscription to 20th-century endpapers).
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
LOTS
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MAURO, Lucius (16th century). Le antichità de la città di Roma. Venice: Ziletti, 1556.
MAURO, Lucius (16th century). Le antichità de la città di Roma. Venice: Ziletti, 1556.
ESTIMATE € 400 - 600
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MAURO, Lucius (16th century). Le antichità della città di Roma. Venice: Ziletti, 1562.
MAURO, Lucius (16th century). Le antichità della città di Roma. Venice: Ziletti, 1562.
ESTIMATE € 200 - 500
