Lot 186
Nolli (Giovanni Battista) Nuova Pianta di Roma, engraved throughout, contemporary vellum, Rome, 1748.
Hammer Price: £13,000
Description
Nolli (Giovanni Battista) Nuova Pianta di Roma, engraved throughout with double-page of note to reader facing title, 4 index leaves numbered 1-4, 12 double-page maps (5-28), 4 more index leaves (29-32) and 2 double-page general maps of modern and ancient Rome by Piranesi and after Bufalini (33-36), the last two loose, the rest mounted on stubs, some light marginal foxing, contemporary ink inscription and note "Dec. 24 1757. Januar. 7.1758 L'ichnographia di Bufalini, e la Topographia di Nolli si trovano nel libro mio di vari Stampe, overo Prints" to front free endpaper, old bookplate, contemporary vellum, spine titled in manuscript, rubbed and rather soiled, [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
Nolli (Giovanni Battista) Nuova Pianta di Roma, engraved throughout with double-page of note to reader facing title, 4 index leaves numbered 1-4, 12 double-page maps (5-28), 4 more index leaves (29-32) and 2 double-page general maps of modern and ancient Rome by Piranesi and after Bufalini (33-36), the last two loose, the rest mounted on stubs, some light marginal foxing, contemporary ink inscription and note "Dec. 24 1757. Januar. 7.1758 L'ichnographia di Bufalini, e la Topographia di Nolli si trovano nel libro mio di vari Stampe, overo Prints" to front free endpaper, old bookplate, contemporary vellum, spine titled in manuscript, rubbed and rather soiled, [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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