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Wednesday 18 November 2020, 10:30 AM • Rome

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Genova - Gauthier, Martin Pierre.

Les plus beaux edifices de la Ville de Genes et de ses environs., 1818

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€ 1.000 - 1.500

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€ 3.584

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Paris, De l'primerie de P. Didot l'aine, 1818-1825. In 2 large. 106 plates, plus 6 large views of Genoa folded several times, all finely engraved in copper, some flourishes, contemporary half leather binding with corners, back completely detached.

Specialist Notes

Unique and rare work, in original edition, by the French architect Pierre-Martin Gauthier (1790-1855), dedicated to the king of France, showing the most beautiful Genoese palaces, with sections and plans, and with 6 splendid views of the city engraved by Bence and Thierry. Brunet II, 1506.