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Vasari, Giorgio

Lives of the most excellent painters, sculptors and architects written by m. Giorgio Vasari, 1792

Estimate

€ 150 - 250

Sold

€ 335

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Siena, Pazzini Carlo and Compagno, 1791-'94. In 8th. 11 vol. Exemplary in beards, in its editorial hardcover.
Collection (the volumes are complete for the textual part)
First volume: note a slow issue on pp. 116-125, there are 7 engraving plates as per the card;
Second volume: there are 25 engraving plates, but the Opac card reports 40;
Third volume: 24 engraving plates as per card;
Fourth volume: the volume in the first part is compromised, there are 29 engraving plates as per card;
Fifth volume: 14 plates intaglio as per card;
Sixth volume: 24 engraving plates as per card;
Seventh volume: 14 engraving plates as per card;
Eighth volume: 13 engraving plates as per the card;
Ninth volume: 10 engraving plates as per the card;
Tenth volume: 7 engraving plates as per the card, 2 of which are double (pp. 40-41 and pp. 60-61) and one folded;
Eleventh volume: no plates, but the entry states 24.
Binding  in  hardback  decorated with  flower motifs, defects and shortcomings, one volume has serious gaps in the lower margin due to a rodent.
Lot not subject to return.

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