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BODONI, Giovanni Battista (1740-1813). Le pi insigni pitture Parmensi indicate agli amatori delle belle arti. Parma: Bodoni Press, 1809 [1816].
2 (482 x 340mm). Half-title, dedications, preface and parallel texts in Italian and French. Engraved frontispiece and 59 plates by Rosaspina. (Without the first and fifth blank leaves.) Late-19th century English red half morocco gilt, covers with armorial stamp and name 'Francis Palmer' stamped at centre, t.e.g.
A fine copy of the large paper issue of this work on the paintings, frescos and murals of Corregio, Carracci, Parmigianino and others. Brooks 1059.
2 (482 x 340mm). Half-title, dedications, preface and parallel texts in Italian and French. Engraved frontispiece and 59 plates by Rosaspina. (Without the first and fifth blank leaves.) Late-19th century English red half morocco gilt, covers with armorial stamp and name 'Francis Palmer' stamped at centre, t.e.g.
A fine copy of the large paper issue of this work on the paintings, frescos and murals of Corregio, Carracci, Parmigianino and others. Brooks 1059.