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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.

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