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Books, Autographs & Prints / Part II

Wednesday 31 March 2021, 03:00 PM • Rome

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Riccy, Giovanni Antonio

Historical memories of the ancient city of Alba-Longa and of the modern Albano, 1787

Estimate

€ 180 - 200

Sold

€ 230

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Rome, Giovanni Zempel, 1787. In 4th. De Pierre De Bernis coat of arms in woodcut on the title page, a beautiful figured drop cap, 2 intaglio plates out of the text, one of which folded at the end of the volume, wide margins, sporadic blooms, coeval binding in parchment title and author, handwritten inscription on the front plate and on the back, slight defects. Stamp on the title page.

Specialist Notes

Edition of Riccy's work rare to find complete with the two tables, the first from ancient Lazio, the second from the city of Albano.