1796 · Venice
by Abrizzi, Giovanni Battista
Venice: Francesco Tosi, 1796. Later Edition. Near Fine. Later edition. Bound in 19th century Italian decorative paper wraps with manuscript spine label. xiv, 342, [2] pp. Near Fine with light edge wear, small patch of loss at spine label. Contents bright with minor instances of damp stain. All 41 plates present without tears. A rare, desirable edition of one of the most famous historical-artistic 18th century guidebooks to Venice compiled by the famous Venetian printer and publisher Giovanni Battista Albrizzi, which gave great impetus to the quality of Venetian publishing. Many of the engravings can serve as small maps.
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