CORONELLI, Vincenzo (1650-1718) - [Atlante Veneto: Corso Geografico Universale. Venice: a spese dell'autore, 1691-92]. A large collection of 120 plates from Coronelli's renown work including the spectacular bird's eye view of Venice. 2 volumes, folio (480 x 338mm). Sold as a collection of maps it comprises in vol. I: allegorical engraved additional title, title, dedication and plates; vol. II: author's portrait, Ristretto di molte imprese del Francesco Morosini Dimostrazione scenografica et ortografica, Dichiarazione detti numeri posti nella Pianta della città di Candia. 120 magnificent engraved plates, mainly double-page, some illustrating 9 smaller plates and including the bird's eye view of Venice (a little cropped at top and bottom margin) and the large folding plate with the "idea dell'Universo" (reinforced - generally some staining and soiling, some maps restored or reinforced, some tears repaired). Modern half red leather decorated in gilt (some soiling). The complete list of maps is available on request and the lot is sold as a collection of plates not subject to return. (2)
CORONELLI, Vincenzo (1650-1718) - [Atlante Veneto: Corso Geografico Universale. Venice: a spese dell'autore, 1691-92]. A large collection of 120 plates from Coronelli's renown work including the spectacular bird's eye view of Venice. 2 volumes, folio (480 x 338mm). Sold as a collection of maps it comprises in vol. I: allegorical engraved additional title, title, dedication and plates; vol. II: author's portrait, Ristretto di molte imprese del Francesco Morosini Dimostrazione scenografica et ortografica, Dichiarazione detti numeri posti nella Pianta della città di Candia. 120 magnificent engraved plates, mainly double-page, some illustrating 9 smaller plates and including the bird's eye view of Venice (a little cropped at top and bottom margin) and the large folding plate with the "idea dell'Universo" (reinforced - generally some staining and soiling, some maps restored or reinforced, some tears repaired). Modern half red leather decorated in gilt (some soiling). The complete list of maps is available on request and the lot is sold as a collection of plates not subject to return. (2)
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