Amstelaedami / Amsterdam: Prostant apud Janssonio-Waesbergios & Joannem Wolters, c.1694. Edition: 1694 edition., Binding: 18th century blind paneled vellum with central ornament; rebacked skillfully preserving the original spine in 6 compartments with red and green gilt-lettered panels; edges lightly speckled. , Notes: Text in Latin; An influential pictorial guide to the ancient buildings and monuments of Rome was issued in three editions in Rome before the plates were sold to the Dutch publishers of this edition, who added a new frontispiece etched by J.F. Greuter. Aside from this work, he is known for his poetry and plays. , Size: Quarto (225 x 160 mm). , Illustration: Illustrated with engraved frontispiece, title printed in red and black with woodcut device, 90 engraved plates in text (4 folding). , Provenance: Elmer Truesdell Merrill (bookplate); ownership inscription on verso of free front endpaper, signed and dated., References: See Rossetti I:G-960 (1695 edition); Schudt., Pages: 196 leaves, Category: Book Art, Architecture & Design; Book Antiquities; Book Europe Italy;. A near fine copy. Item #B5870

Edition: 1694 edition., Binding: 18th century blind paneled vellum with central ornament; rebacked skillfully preserving the original spine in 6 compartments with red and green gilt-lettered panels; edges lightly speckled. , Notes: Text in Latin; An influential pictorial guide to the ancient buildings and monuments of Rome was issued in three editions in Rome before the plates were sold to the Dutch publishers of this edition, who added a new frontispiece etched by J.F. Greuter. Aside from this work, he is known for his poetry and plays. , Size: Quarto (225 x 160 mm). , Illustration: Illustrated with engraved frontispiece, title printed in red and black with woodcut device, 90 engraved plates in text (4 folding). , Provenance: Elmer Truesdell Merrill (bookplate); ownership inscription on verso of free front endpaper, signed and dated., References: See Rossetti I:G-960 (1695 edition); Schudt., Pages: 196 leaves, Category: Book Art, Architecture & Design; Book Antiquities; Book Europe Italy;.

Price: $3,750.00