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Theatrum Civitatum et Admirandorum Italiae. Amsterdam: Johannes Blaeu, 1663.
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BLAEU, Johannes (1596-1673)
Theatrum Civitatum et Admirandorum Italiae. Amsterdam: Johannes Blaeu, 1663.
First edition, complete with the final third volume relating to Naples and Sicily that was issued in a preliminary edition only. A fine copy in its original binding of Blaeu's celebrated books of towns and monuments of Italy. Very rare: 'About 75 copies (single volumes included) are known'. This is the original Latin edition, with volume I as Van der Krogt's variant C (no priority assigned) containing 6 extra plates. The second volume is devoted to Ancient Rome, with splendid views of circuses, theatres and amphitheatres. A large portion of this latter volume dealing with Egyptian obelisks is based on the works of Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Van der Krogt 43:211.1L, 43:211.2L and 43:211.3.
3 volumes, folio (550 x 350mm). Text in Latin, mounted on guards throughout, general title-pages in Van der Krogt's variants 1B and 2B, part-titles, privilege leaf as found in variant B and C of vol. I only, engraved additional titles, 152 engraved – mostly double-page – plates of views, plans and monuments of which 10 folding, 29 single page and 9 illustrations in the text, mounted on guards throughout, plate 11 Bononia complete with the folding extension (first plate in vol. I trimmed close touching printed borders, plate of personification of River Nile in vol. II with large tear at gutter, but not into image, variable light browning throughout, but only one plate ‘Civitatis Neritonensis, vulgo Nardo’ very heavily affected, a few very minor insignificant tears to folding plates). Original contemporary vellum with yapp edges, panelled in gilt, gilt lettering-pieces to spines, gilt edges (lacking ties, lettering pieces rubbed, short split to upper joint on vol. I, extremities lightly rubbed and soiled). Provenance: Sir Thomas Baring (1772-1848, banker and MP; armorial bookplates).
Theatrum Civitatum et Admirandorum Italiae. Amsterdam: Johannes Blaeu, 1663.
First edition, complete with the final third volume relating to Naples and Sicily that was issued in a preliminary edition only. A fine copy in its original binding of Blaeu's celebrated books of towns and monuments of Italy. Very rare: 'About 75 copies (single volumes included) are known'. This is the original Latin edition, with volume I as Van der Krogt's variant C (no priority assigned) containing 6 extra plates. The second volume is devoted to Ancient Rome, with splendid views of circuses, theatres and amphitheatres. A large portion of this latter volume dealing with Egyptian obelisks is based on the works of Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Van der Krogt 43:211.1L, 43:211.2L and 43:211.3.
3 volumes, folio (550 x 350mm). Text in Latin, mounted on guards throughout, general title-pages in Van der Krogt's variants 1B and 2B, part-titles, privilege leaf as found in variant B and C of vol. I only, engraved additional titles, 152 engraved – mostly double-page – plates of views, plans and monuments of which 10 folding, 29 single page and 9 illustrations in the text, mounted on guards throughout, plate 11 Bononia complete with the folding extension (first plate in vol. I trimmed close touching printed borders, plate of personification of River Nile in vol. II with large tear at gutter, but not into image, variable light browning throughout, but only one plate ‘Civitatis Neritonensis, vulgo Nardo’ very heavily affected, a few very minor insignificant tears to folding plates). Original contemporary vellum with yapp edges, panelled in gilt, gilt lettering-pieces to spines, gilt edges (lacking ties, lettering pieces rubbed, short split to upper joint on vol. I, extremities lightly rubbed and soiled). Provenance: Sir Thomas Baring (1772-1848, banker and MP; armorial bookplates).
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