Lot 203
Italy.- Nolli (Giovanni Battista) Nuova Pianta di Roma, Rome, 1748.
Hammer Price: £8,500
Description
Italy.- Nolli (Giovanni Battista) Nuova Pianta di Roma, engraved throughout with note to reader after title, 4 index leaves numbered 1-4 and 4 more index leaves (29-32), 12 double-page maps (5-28), and 2 double-page general maps of modern and ancient Rome by Piranesi and after Bufalini (33-36), maps mounted on stubs, some light marginal foxing, 19th century half calf, rubbed, upper joint cracked, [Berlin Kat. 2703, imperfect; Millard Italian 64], folio, Rome, 1748.
⁂ Magnificent plan of Rome with individual sheets to form one large wall map, incorporating vignettes with allegorical figures set against ancient monuments and contemporary landmarks, and a dedication to Pope Benedict XIV surrounded by putti, all within a decorative rococo border. The final two maps by Piranesi and Bufalini are not always found with the main wall map.
Description
Italy.- Nolli (Giovanni Battista) Nuova Pianta di Roma, engraved throughout with note to reader after title, 4 index leaves numbered 1-4 and 4 more index leaves (29-32), 12 double-page maps (5-28), and 2 double-page general maps of modern and ancient Rome by Piranesi and after Bufalini (33-36), maps mounted on stubs, some light marginal foxing, 19th century half calf, rubbed, upper joint cracked, [Berlin Kat. 2703, imperfect; Millard Italian 64], folio, Rome, 1748.
⁂ Magnificent plan of Rome with individual sheets to form one large wall map, incorporating vignettes with allegorical figures set against ancient monuments and contemporary landmarks, and a dedication to Pope Benedict XIV surrounded by putti, all within a decorative rococo border. The final two maps by Piranesi and Bufalini are not always found with the main wall map.
