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The Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum; and The Colosseum: Interior, from Vedute di Roma (H. 56; and 78)
etchings, 1760-66, on laid paper, watermark Double-Encircled Fleur-de-Lys or none, H. 56 third state (of six), H. 78 second state (of five), from a contemporary Roman Edition, with margins, the usual central vertical folds showing mostly in the margins and on the reverse, pale scattered foxing and surface soiling showing mostly in the margins and on the reverse, H. 78 with a 1-inch tear in the top margin, not affecting the subject, minor binding defects at the left margin edges, otherwise generally in good condition
both S. 20 5/8 x 29 1/2in. (524 x 750mm.) (2)
The Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum; and The Colosseum: Interior, from Vedute di Roma (H. 56; and 78)
etchings, 1760-66, on laid paper, watermark Double-Encircled Fleur-de-Lys or none, H. 56 third state (of six), H. 78 second state (of five), from a contemporary Roman Edition, with margins, the usual central vertical folds showing mostly in the margins and on the reverse, pale scattered foxing and surface soiling showing mostly in the margins and on the reverse, H. 78 with a 1-inch tear in the top margin, not affecting the subject, minor binding defects at the left margin edges, otherwise generally in good condition
both S. 20 5/8 x 29 1/2in. (524 x 750mm.) (2)