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By the author, 1810. A good copy of this first complete suite of 102 engraved plates, scarce, designed by one of the most important Italian neoclassical scenographers. Folio, (384 x 475 mm). Engraved vignette to title-page, 102 plates divided into three sections, 34 plates each (small hole to blank margin of title-page). Half vellum binding with gilt title-piece to spine. (1)

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By the author, 1810. A good copy of this first complete suite of 102 engraved plates, scarce, designed by one of the most important Italian neoclassical scenographers. Folio, (384 x 475 mm). Engraved vignette to title-page, 102 plates divided into three sections, 34 plates each (small hole to blank margin of title-page). Half vellum binding with gilt title-piece to spine. (1)

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