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Giacomo FONTANA, Raccolta delle migliori chiese di Roma e suburbane, espresse in tavole disegnate ed incise da G. Fontana e corredate di cenni storici e descrittivi. Rome, Gio. Bat. Marini [vol. II-III Tipografia Salviucci], 1838 [1855]4 parts. in 2 vol. in-folio: faux-titre, title, 38p., 50pl.; title, 48p., 1f. table, 50pl.; title, 46p., 73pl.; title, 32p., 49pl. Minor traces of moisture at end and beginning of 2 vols. Bound in later red half-chagrin, corners replaced. First edition of this beautiful classical monograph, with plans, elevations and perspectives of the most beautiful churches in Rome and its suburbs (now partly integrated into the city). This monumental editorial work spanned several decades, and was printed in several luxurious editions until the end of the 19th century.
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Giacomo FONTANA, Raccolta delle migliori chiese di Roma e suburbane, espresse in tavole disegnate ed incise da G. Fontana e corredate di cenni storici e descrittivi. Rome, Gio. Bat. Marini [vol. II-III Tipografia Salviucci], 1838 [1855]4 parts. in 2 vol. in-folio: faux-titre, title, 38p., 50pl.; title, 48p., 1f. table, 50pl.; title, 46p., 73pl.; title, 32p., 49pl. Minor traces of moisture at end and beginning of 2 vols. Bound in later red half-chagrin, corners replaced. First edition of this beautiful classical monograph, with plans, elevations and perspectives of the most beautiful churches in Rome and its suburbs (now partly integrated into the city). This monumental editorial work spanned several decades, and was printed in several luxurious editions until the end of the 19th century.
