Lot 134: Early 18th Century Rare Book: LES DÉLICES DE L'ITALIE. Tome Second. [The Delights of Italy. Volume Two.]

Estimate: $180 - $220 AUD. Current bid: $19 AUD.

Early 18th Century Rare Book: LES DÉLICES DE L'ITALIE. Tome Second. [The Delights of Italy. Volume Two.] — Lot 134, photograph 1 Early 18th Century Rare Book: LES DÉLICES DE L'ITALIE. Tome Second. [The Delights of Italy. Volume Two.] — Lot 134, photograph 2 Early 18th Century Rare Book: LES DÉLICES DE L'ITALIE. Tome Second. [The Delights of Italy. Volume Two.] — Lot 134, photograph 3 Early 18th Century Rare Book: LES DÉLICES DE L'ITALIE. Tome Second. [The Delights of Italy. Volume Two.] — Lot 134, photograph 4 Early 18th Century Rare Book: LES DÉLICES DE L'ITALIE. Tome Second. [The Delights of Italy. Volume Two.] — Lot 134, photograph 5 Early 18th Century Rare Book: LES DÉLICES DE L'ITALIE. Tome Second. [The Delights of Italy. Volume Two.] — Lot 134, photograph 6 Early 18th Century Rare Book: LES DÉLICES DE L'ITALIE. Tome Second. [The Delights of Italy. Volume Two.] — Lot 134, photograph 7 Early 18th Century Rare Book: LES DÉLICES DE L'ITALIE. Tome Second. [The Delights of Italy. Volume Two.] — Lot 134, photograph 8

Description

Title: "Les Délices de l'Italie" The Delights of Italy, containing an accurate description of the country, its principal cities, all its antiquities, and all the rarities found there. Author: Alexandre de Rogissart Publisher: Paris, Compagnie des Libraires This is volume two of four. Published 1707, First Edition. 2 leaves, 359 pp. Rebound. This historical text is a travel guide or description of various Italian cities and regions, richly illustrated with detailed engravings of landscapes, architectural marvels, and cityscapes. The binding features a distinctive marbled paper cover with a contrasting dark spine. An augmented edition in six volumes was published two years later in Leiden. A German version "Anmuthigkeiten in Italien" also was published in Berlin.

Condition Report

Possible pages missing. Wear and tear to the marbled paper covers, corners bumped exposing the underlying board. The dark fabric/leather spine is significantly worn, faded, loose. Page edges are discolored, foxed, and show wear consistent with age and frequent handling. Several pages, including the illustrated fold-outs, have tears, creases, and small losses, especially near the binding and folds. The overall binding is loose. Eaten by insect as photographed..

Specifications

CategoryBooks
Lot ReferenceLOT-134
Estimate (AUD)$180 - $220
Buyer's Premium20%

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