![FERRERIO, Pietro (1600-54) and Giovanni Battista FALDA (1648-78). Palazzi di Roma de piu' celebri architetti. [Rome:] Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi [n.d.]. 2 volumes, oblong 2° (368 x 473mm. & 335 x 450mm). Vol. I complete with engraved title and 43 plates. Vol. II with engraved title and 39 (of 60) plates only, extra illustrated with 3 further plates at end. (Vol. I with variable spotting, title to vol. II soiled and with tear at margin, some marginal soiling, some damage to extra plates.) Non-uniform contemporary calf (worn). Provenance: 'this book probably belonging to sir John Vanbrugh' (pencil note signed AEK in vol. II).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2013/CKS/2013_CKS_01186_0321_000(ferrerio_pietro_and_giovanni_battista_falda_palazzi_di_roma_de_piu_cel012213).jpg?w=1)
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FERRERIO, Pietro (1600-54) and Giovanni Battista FALDA (1648-78). Palazzi di Roma de piu' celebri architetti. [Rome:] Giovanni Giacomo de Rossi [n.d.]. 2 volumes, oblong 2° (368 x 473mm. & 335 x 450mm). Vol. I complete with engraved title and 43 plates. Vol. II with engraved title and 39 (of 60) plates only, extra illustrated with 3 further plates at end. (Vol. I with variable spotting, title to vol. II soiled and with tear at margin, some marginal soiling, some damage to extra plates.) Non-uniform contemporary calf (worn). Provenance: 'this book probably belonging to sir John Vanbrugh' (pencil note signed AEK in vol. II).
THE FIRST PUBLICATION TO PROVIDE SYSTEMATIC, MEASURED AND UNIFORMLY SCALED ILLUSTRATIONS OF ROMAN PALACES built between the 15th and the 17th century. Volume I first appeared in 1655, while a late issue by Domenico de Rossi appeared at the beginning of the 18th century. Volume II was originally published 1670-78. Berlin Kat 2665; Brunet II, 1235; Cicognara 3719; Fowler p. 103.
THE FIRST PUBLICATION TO PROVIDE SYSTEMATIC, MEASURED AND UNIFORMLY SCALED ILLUSTRATIONS OF ROMAN PALACES built between the 15th and the 17th century. Volume I first appeared in 1655, while a late issue by Domenico de Rossi appeared at the beginning of the 18th century. Volume II was originally published 1670-78. Berlin Kat 2665; Brunet II, 1235; Cicognara 3719; Fowler p. 103.
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