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Merian, Matthaeus.
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4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Topographiae Italiae. Frankfurt: Merian, 1688, 2 parts in one, engraved additional title and 53 double-page plates, maps and plans, a few folding, library stamp on printed title
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Boissard, J.J. Topographia urbis Romae. Frankfurt: Merian, 1681, 100 engraved plates (of 101), 2 double-page, plate list at end, lacking plate 101
Together 2 works in one volume, folio (322 x 202mm.), German text, contemporary calf, spine gilt with label, lacking free endleaves (never present?), occasional abrasions or adhesions (with slight surface loss - e.g. third map in first work, Naples plate at p.62, text of part 2 p.11, plate no.126 second work p.56), a few very minor tears or repairs, binding slightly rubbed, slight split to upper joint
Together 2 works in one volume, folio (322 x 202mm.), German text, contemporary calf, spine gilt with label, lacking free endleaves (never present?), occasional abrasions or adhesions (with slight surface loss - e.g. third map in first work, Naples plate at p.62, text of part 2 p.11, plate no.126 second work p.56), a few very minor tears or repairs, binding slightly rubbed, slight split to upper joint