ZOCCHI, Giuseppe (1711-1767). Scelta di XXIV vedute delle principali contrade, piazze, chiese, e palazzi della citta di Firenzi. Florence: Giuseppe Allegrini [1744]. Large 2° (588 x 415mm). Engraved throughout. Double-page title by J.G.Seuter after G.Magni, dedication by F.Morghen after Zocchi, 24 double-page views of Florence by J.A.Pfeffel, J.S.Muller, C.Gregori and others after Zocchi, the five plates by Sgrilli with the figures by Zocchi. (Title torn into the image and repaired, a little worn at fold, 18 plates with repaired tears to the folds, 12 of these with additional repaired tears occasionally affecting the image, one or two plates with light rubbing in places.) Contemporary Italian red morocco, covers elaborately panelled in gilt with exuberant rococo tooling, g.e. (neatly rebacked and recornered, covers a little rubbed). FIRST EDITION of the greatest series of 18th-century views of Florence. The suite utilises 15 different engravers, illustrating all the major sights of Florence. A second edition, including a map of Florence, was published by Giuseppe Bouchard in 1754. Berlin Kat. 2700.
ZOCCHI, Giuseppe (1711-1767). Scelta di XXIV vedute delle principali contrade, piazze, chiese, e palazzi della citta di Firenzi. Florence: Giuseppe Allegrini [1744]. Large 2° (588 x 415mm). Engraved throughout. Double-page title by J.G.Seuter after G.Magni, dedication by F.Morghen after Zocchi, 24 double-page views of Florence by J.A.Pfeffel, J.S.Muller, C.Gregori and others after Zocchi, the five plates by Sgrilli with the figures by Zocchi. (Title torn into the image and repaired, a little worn at fold, 18 plates with repaired tears to the folds, 12 of these with additional repaired tears occasionally affecting the image, one or two plates with light rubbing in places.) Contemporary Italian red morocco, covers elaborately panelled in gilt with exuberant rococo tooling, g.e. (neatly rebacked and recornered, covers a little rubbed). FIRST EDITION of the greatest series of 18th-century views of Florence. The suite utilises 15 different engravers, illustrating all the major sights of Florence. A second edition, including a map of Florence, was published by Giuseppe Bouchard in 1754. Berlin Kat. 2700.
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