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FONTANA, Domenico (1543-1607). Della trasportatione dell'obelisco vaticano. Rome: Basa, 1590.
Incomplete copy of this important work with engraved plates by Bonifazio Natali based on drawings by Fontana. The work documents the moving and raising of the Vatican obelisk, an extraordinary work of engineering that lasted 4 months and employed over 900 people and 40 cranes. Fowler 124: the plates are an important example in the development of architectural drawing.Folio, (406 x 264 mm). Engraved title page, engraved portrait of Pope Sixtus V within a rich and elaborate architectural frame and 37 (of 38) engraved plates (the plate on p. 35 reproduced in facsimile on antique paper, some restoration, small edges and water stains on some plates, unbound plate between pp. 76 and 77, some wear). 19th century binding in half leather, marbled boards and gilt title on spine (some wear). Provenance: stamp and signature of the Libreria Ognissanti on the title page (convent of San Salvatore di Ognissanti, Florence, suppressed in 1810 by Napoleon).. (1)
ESTIMATE € 500 - 700
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ALAMANNI, Louis (1495-1556). Girone il cortese. Venice: Comin da Trino, 1549.
ALAMANNI, Louis (1495-1556). Girone il cortese. Venice: Comin da Trino, 1549.
ESTIMATE € 200 - 300
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AMMIRATO, Scipione (1531-1601). Dell'istorie fiorentine. Florence: Giunti, 1600.
AMMIRATO, Scipione (1531-1601). Dell'istorie fiorentine. Florence: Giunti, 1600.
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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AUGUSTINUS, Aurelius (354-430). De la cita di dio. Venice: Bartolommeo Miscomini, 1476-78.
AUGUSTINUS, Aurelius (354-430). De la cita di dio. Venice: Bartolommeo Miscomini, 1476-78.
ESTIMATE € 800 - 1,200