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Grotteschi (Focillon 20-3; Hind 24-7; Robison, Wilton-Ely 21-4)
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Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778)
Grotteschi (Focillon 20-3; Hind 24-7; Robison, Wilton-Ely 21-4)
the complete set of four etchings with engraving and drypoint, 1747, R. 21 and 22 fourth states (of five), R. 23 fifth state (of six), R. 24 third state (of four), with contemporary watermarks (Robison Wmks. 78 and 82), seen in late impressions of the Third Edition and early impressions of the Fourth, generally good impressions, with wide margins, the usual central binding crease (with remains of a guard verso), pale water-staining at the upper sheet edge, one or two rust spots and foxmarks, a small, pale pink stain at the upper left of R. 21, otherwise generally in good condition
overall S. 560 x 802 mm. (4)
Grotteschi (Focillon 20-3; Hind 24-7; Robison, Wilton-Ely 21-4)
the complete set of four etchings with engraving and drypoint, 1747, R. 21 and 22 fourth states (of five), R. 23 fifth state (of six), R. 24 third state (of four), with contemporary watermarks (Robison Wmks. 78 and 82), seen in late impressions of the Third Edition and early impressions of the Fourth, generally good impressions, with wide margins, the usual central binding crease (with remains of a guard verso), pale water-staining at the upper sheet edge, one or two rust spots and foxmarks, a small, pale pink stain at the upper left of R. 21, otherwise generally in good condition
overall S. 560 x 802 mm. (4)
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