VERRI, Pietro (1728-1797) - Storia di Milano. Milan: Giuseppe Marelli, 1783-98.

Lot 40
26.01.2021 10:30UTC +01:00
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Lot 40 | VERRI, Pietro (1728-1797) - Storia di Milano. Milan: Giuseppe Marelli, 1783-98.
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€ 200 – 300
VERRI, Pietro (1728-1797) - Storia di Milano. Milan: Giuseppe Marelli, 1783-98.

Rare first edition printed on strong paper of this milestone in Milanese history illustrated with copper engravings by Cagnoni based on Torelli's drawings.

2 volumes, 4to (273 x 210mm). Frontispiece with printer's device, folded map of the city, genealogical table and 6 engraved plates mostly folding, woodcut headpieces and initials (occasional light dampstaining more visible on the first pages of text, few pages with browning or foxing, P4 in vol. II with a small marginal tear without loss). Half calf on marbled paper boards, spine decorated in gold with paper label, red speckled edges (expertly rebacked preserving original spine, some light wear); preserved in modern decorated paper cases. (2)
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