Giocondo ALBERTOLLI
Ornamenti diversi [Ensemble] Alcune decorazioni di nobili sale ed altri ornamenti [Ensemble] 36 planches détails architecture Rome (Ca 1800)
S. n.|s. l. 1782|36.50 x 52 cm|relié
First edition of these two works, of which the first appeared in 1782 and the second in 1787.
Ornamenti has an engraved title and dedication and 24 illustrations on 22 plates; Alcune decorazioni has 24 plates. This set is followed by 36 lithographed plates published around 1800 of architectural details from the buildings of ancient Rome, based on the famous book by Desgodetz on the ancient buildings of Rome. All the engravings are on thick paper.
Modern marbled paper boards, black morocco title-piece. Scattered foxing, dampstain to second title and in the margin of initial leaves of first volume. Paper good throughout.
The son of an architect, G
Ornamenti has an engraved title and dedication and 24 illustrations on 22 plates; Alcune decorazioni has 24 plates. This set is followed by 36 lithographed plates published around 1800 of architectural details from the buildings of ancient Rome, based on the famous book by Desgodetz on the ancient buildings of Rome. All the engravings are on thick paper.
Modern marbled paper boards, black morocco title-piece. Scattered foxing, dampstain to second title and in the margin of initial leaves of first volume. Paper good throughout.
The son of an architect, G
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