Pagine e Tavole da Il Costume Antico e Moderno.
Turin: Allemandi, 1992. Numerous color plates. Oblong 4to, orange boards. (Turin): Umberto Allemandi, (1992). Very Good. (+). More
Turin: Allemandi, 1992. Numerous color plates. Oblong 4to, orange boards. (Turin): Umberto Allemandi, (1992). Very Good. (+). More
Florence: Vicenzo Batelli, 1826. Asia [Oceanie]. Hand-colored folding map, 50 (of 52) hand-colored plates. 344pp., untrimmed. 8vo, rebound in 1/2 red morocco, gilt-lettered raised bands; (occasional light foxing). Firenze: Vicenzo Batelli, 1826. First Edition. Fine. More
Milan: 1827. Aquatint engraving. Image measures 11" x 7 1/4". Sheet measures 14 1/8" x 9 1/4". Beautiful aquatint from 1827 depicting two Aztec statues from various angles was published in Ferrario's "Il Costume Antico e Moderno." or "Ancient and Modern Costumes." The print is in very good condition with vibrant hand-coloring and full margins. Minimal overall wear. Giulio Ferrario (1767-1847) was founder of the Societe Tipografica de' Classici Italiani and served as the director of the Braidense National Library..... More
Milan. Aquatint with hand-coloring. Image measures 6.25" x 9". This lovely aquatint shows a view of the Boston Common from Cambridge across the Charles River. A large building flying an American Flag sits in the foreground with the city behind it, an expanse of water and a few small boats between them. The Boston Commons and State House can be identified in the cityscape. In addition, numerous church steeples rise from the clustered building into the hazy yellow sky, which..... More
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