$3,172
Venice: Sons of Aldus, (1554). (4), 4, (2). 4to, rebacked with plain paper boards with manuscript title to spine, page numbers on rectos only. First edition of this important work on architecture and perspective with particular interest in the planning of fortified towns and ecclesiastical and domestic buildings. Woodcut printer's device to title page and verso of final leaf, historiated initials and numerous in-text engravings of plans, some full page. Wear to binding with spine starting to separate, loss to head of spine; occasional marginal notations; some leaves and plates trimmed slightly; scattered spotting and some staining; blue mark to p. 47 verso; otherwise fine.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2011-04-05