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LOSE, Federico and Carolina (engravers). Viaggio pittorico nei monte di Brianza ... diviso in ventiquattro vedute. Milan: Federico Lose, 1823. Title with engraved map vignette, 2-leaf preface, 24 aquatint plates by C. Lose after F. Lose printed in bistre, each with a corresponding leaf of text. [Bound with:] Viaggio pittorico e storico al Monte Spluga. Milan: Francesco Bernucca [c. 1820]. 2°. Engraved title and 16 aquatint plates by and after F. Lose printed in grisaille. (Lacking text.) [And:] Viaggio pittorico e storico ai tre laghi Maggiore, di Lugano, e Como. Milan: Francesco Bernucca, 1818. Title with engraved arms, 49 aquatint plates only (of 60), many by C. Lose after F. Lose, others by or after G. Castellini, G.B. Bosio, G. Zancon, E. Adam, and Fumagalli, all printed in bistre or grisaille, mounted on guards. (Occasional light marginal spotting, lacking text.) Second edition.
Three works in one volume, 2° (376 x 285mm). Gilt-panelled green morocco by T. Wright, gilt edges.
A FINE COLLECTION OF VIEWS OF NORTHERN ITALY, the majority by the German artists Federico and Carolina Lose. Carolina, whose maiden name was von Schlieben, was principally known for the engraved views of Italy produced in collaboration with her husband. Brunet V, 1167 and Graesse VI, p. 295, record an earlier 1815 edition of the third work with 50 views.
Three works in one volume, 2° (376 x 285mm). Gilt-panelled green morocco by T. Wright, gilt edges.
A FINE COLLECTION OF VIEWS OF NORTHERN ITALY, the majority by the German artists Federico and Carolina Lose. Carolina, whose maiden name was von Schlieben, was principally known for the engraved views of Italy produced in collaboration with her husband. Brunet V, 1167 and Graesse VI, p. 295, record an earlier 1815 edition of the third work with 50 views.
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