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MAGGI, Giovanni (1566-1630). Aedificiorum et ruinarum Romae ex antiquis atque hodiernis monimentis. Liber primus [secundus]. Rome: Giuseppe de Rossi, 1618.
Incomplete copy of this scarce work on the ruins of ancient Rome, from the library of Scottish art historian Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet (1818-1878). A fervent collector, member of the Historical Manuscripts Commission from 1872 to 1878, trustee of the British Museum and the National Gallery. Interestingly, he had an Afro-British brother, Edward Stirling (1808-1873) who was born of his father's union with a slave on his plantations and who became one of the first colonisers of South Australia.2 parts in one volume, (250 x 190mm). 91 plates including title pages (of 107?, light foxing mainly marginal. Second half 19th century binding with Sir William Stirling-Maxwell's motto impressed Gang Forward (some wear to spine and joints). (1)
ESTIMATE € 500 - 700
LOTS
206
CESALPINO Andrea (1524-1603). Praxis universae artis medicae. Treviso: Meietti, 1606.
CESALPINO Andrea (1524-1603). Praxis universae artis medicae. Treviso: Meietti, 1606.
ESTIMATE € 400 - 600
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D'AGUILON, François (1567-1617). Opticorum libri sex. Antwerp: Officina Plantiniana, 1613.
D'AGUILON, François (1567-1617). Opticorum libri sex. Antwerp: Officina Plantiniana, 1613.
ESTIMATE € 2,000 - 3,000
210
DESCARTES, René (1596-1650). De homine figuris. Leiden: Officina Hackiana, 1664.
DESCARTES, René (1596-1650). De homine figuris. Leiden: Officina Hackiana, 1664.
ESTIMATE € 500 - 800
214
[ECONOMICS]. Catalogue General de la maison Martin Burdin Ainé. Chambery,[c. 1820].
[ECONOMICS]. Catalogue General de la maison Martin Burdin Ainé. Chambery,[c. 1820].
ESTIMATE € 200 - 300
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EUSTACHI, Bartolomeo (ca. 1500-1574). Tabulae anatomicae. Rome: Bernabè, 1728.
EUSTACHI, Bartolomeo (ca. 1500-1574). Tabulae anatomicae. Rome: Bernabè, 1728.
ESTIMATE € 500 - 700
