Author: Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-1778)
Title: Diverse Maniere D'Adornare I Cammini Ed Ogni Altra Parte Degli Edifizj, Desunte Dall'Architettura Egizia, Etrusca, E Greca... [ Divers Manners of Ornamenting Chimneys and All Other Parts of Houses, Taken from the Egyptian, Tuscan, and Grecian Architecture]. First Edition
Description: Roma: circa 1769. Folio. 57.6 x 42 cm. page size. Splendid binding by the artisan bookbinder Sasha Mosalov with brown Sokota goat spine and raised title tablet over embossed cowhide. Printed on 18th century laid paper. Collation from "Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The Complete Etchings" by John Wilton-Ely: 4 page dedicatory plate (WE, 815); followed by WE, 818 ; followed by WE, 821; followed by 66 plates numbered 1-66, WE, 822-887. Focillon 854-926; OCLC Number: 740253214 Some marginal stains and creases on first few leaves and light foxing throughout. .

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