ROME. LAURO, GIACOMO. Antiquae Urbis Splendor... Rome, 1612-1628 (but later, 'to the reader' dated 1637). 4 parts in 1 volume. Oblong 4to (210x320 mm). Engraved title, 170 engraved sheets (of which 167 numbered), comprising titles, portraits, dedications, plates and an index, plus an engraved portrait of Urban VIII (all, head-title spotted, some spotting, mostly marginal, small tear to margin of 2 plates, last plate loose; a few textleaves closely shaved to upper part). Contemporary full leather binding, heavily worn and rubbed, damages to spine and corners, cracks in joints, last endpaper damaged. Bookplate of Fritz Norkauer and one other. Pencil notes to inside of cover and first free endpaper.
ROME. LAURO, GIACOMO. Antiquae Urbis Splendor... Rome, 1612-1628 (but later, 'to the reader' dated 1637). 4 parts in 1 volume. Oblong 4to (210x320 mm). Engraved title, 170 engraved sheets (of which 167 numbered), comprising titles, portraits, dedications, plates and an index, plus an engraved portrait of Urban VIII (all, head-title spotted, some spotting, mostly marginal, small tear to margin of 2 plates, last plate loose; a few textleaves closely shaved to upper part). Contemporary full leather binding, heavily worn and rubbed, damages to spine and corners, cracks in joints, last endpaper damaged. Bookplate of Fritz Norkauer and one other. Pencil notes to inside of cover and first free endpaper.
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