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Scoto, Francesco

Itinerary of Italy [...] in this new edition embellished with branches, increased, ordered, and amended, 1737

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€ 450 - 650

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€ 903

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Information

Rome, Antonio de Rossi, 1737. In the 8th. Engraved frontispiece, intaglio Borghese arms on the title page, woodcut initials and headpieces, with 26 folded engraved plates, some rare foxing and reddening, contemporary leather binding, 5-ring spine, small losses, slight defects. Paper ex libris on the inside cover.

Specialist Notes

The Itinerary of Frans Schott (1548-1622) first appeared in Latin in 1601 and was constantly reprinted until 1761. From Venice to Naples, cities are described in terms of their history, monuments, relics , inscriptions and medals, the tables help travelers to orient themselves. This edition is dedicated to Paolo Borghese.