[Rome]. Marliani, Bartolomeo. Antiquae Romae topographia libri septem. Rome, Antonio Blado, 1534. In 8° (152 x 101 mm);[16], 170, [2] maps. Coat of arms of dedicatee Cardinal Giovanni Domenico De Cupis on title page, letterpress mark on paper Y3r (a few browning, flaws and speckles on title page, small lacks in lower margin of p. 152, restoration marks on some papers, especially title page). Rear vellum binding, within slipcase. Partially postillated specimen of this early Bladian edition. This is one of the oldest and most celebrated guides to the antiquities of Rome divided into seven books. The work was very successful and was edited several times. Lot sold in 2018 at Sotheby's, The Sergio Rossetti Library.

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