FERRARIO, Giulio (1767-1847) - Il costume antico e moderno ovvero storia del governo, della milizia. Livorno: Vignozzi, 1830-34.
25.01.2022 15:00UTC +01:00
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| Auctioneer | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste |
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| Event location | Italy, Milano |
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ID 697951
Lot 172 | FERRARIO, Giulio (1767-1847) - Il costume antico e moderno ovvero storia del governo, della milizia. Livorno: Vignozzi, 1830-34.
Estimate value
€ 400 – 600
A small-format edition, printed in Livorno, of the fascinating and monumental work by Ferrario with numerous plates, mostly hand-colored at the time, illustrating views, customs, maps, ethnographic aspects and arts of the five continents.
20 volumes, 8vo (149 x 93mm). The lot includes 4 volumes dedicated to the Americas, 3 to Africa, 7 to Asia and 6 to Europe; a folding map for each continent, numerous plates, mostly hand-colored at the time (some foxing and browning). Contemporary half calf, spines decorated in gilt over marbled plates (light rubbing). The lot is sold as not collated and not subject to return. (20)
| Auction house category: | Books, manuscripts and engravings |
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| Auction house category: | Books, manuscripts and engravings |
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