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LAURO, Giacomo (17th century). Antiquae urbis splendor. Rome: Mascardi, 1612-1628 (but 1637).
Famous work by Lauro on ancient and modern Rome that was very popular with his contemporaries and illustrates the most important monuments of the city. 4 parts in one volume, oblong 4to, (215 x 295mm). Portrait frontispiece of Urban VIII, 166 (of 167) engraved plates numbered 1-167 including the engraved title pages of the 4 books and the list of final plates, 2 pages of text with the dedication to the readers (table 73 is missing, some damptaining to final leaves, repaired tear on page 92). Antique 19th-century full leather binding, title gilt to spine (some wear to joints). (1)
ESTIMATE € 500 - 700
LOTS
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ORIGENES (185-254). Que hoc in libro continentur. Venice: Bernardino Benali, 1512.
ORIGENES (185-254). Que hoc in libro continentur. Venice: Bernardino Benali, 1512.
ESTIMATE € 600 - 800
