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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
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D'ANNUNZIO, Gabriele (1863-1938); DE CAROLIS, Adolfo (1874-1928). Dante adriacus, 1920.
D'ANNUNZIO, Gabriele (1863-1938); DE CAROLIS, Adolfo (1874-1928). Dante adriacus, 1920.
ESTIMATE € 1,000 - 1,500
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DELL'UVA, Benedetto (1540-1582). Le vergini prudenti. Florence: Sermartelli, 1582.
DELL'UVA, Benedetto (1540-1582). Le vergini prudenti. Florence: Sermartelli, 1582.
ESTIMATE € 100 - 200
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ENNIUS, Quintus (239 BC-169 BC). Quae supersunt fragmenta. Naples: Salviani, 1590.
ENNIUS, Quintus (239 BC-169 BC). Quae supersunt fragmenta. Naples: Salviani, 1590.
ESTIMATE € 600 - 1,000
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FOLARD, Jean-Charles de (1669-1752). Histoire de Polybe. Amsterdam: Chatelain, 1759.
FOLARD, Jean-Charles de (1669-1752). Histoire de Polybe. Amsterdam: Chatelain, 1759.
ESTIMATE € 500 - 800
