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Friday 15 December 2023, 11:00 AM • Rome

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Michel Ange de La Chausse

Romanum Museum sive Thesaurus Eruditae Antiquitatis, 1746

Estimate

€ 260 - 300

Sold

€ 490

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Rome, Fausto Amidei, 1746. In 2nd. 2 vols. Title page printed in red and black with engraved vignette, engraved portrait of the author opposite the first title, illustrated with 218 full-page engravings divided into the two volumes, including the very rare final section with 9 priapic plates, Coeval binding in sponged calfskin, spine with six bands, decorated compartments, red spray cuts, worn.

Specialist Notes

Splendid example of a rare and sought-after edition, so complete. The work includes 218 copper engraved plates, some of which are folded, showing ancient gems (65), statues and statuettes (64), priestly objects (28), musical instruments (8), decorated lamps (26), various objects (18) and phallic figures (9).

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