Lot 130: Libro primo [-terzo] d'architettura

3 parts (only, of 5) in 1 volume. [1], 2-16 leaves; 27, [1] leaves; III-CLV, [1] pp. Books 1-2 are printed contiguously; the third book is bound in from an earlier edition, without separate title. Colophons at end of second and third parts. Illustrated on nearly every page with an architectual or geometrical woodcut, many woodcuts full-page. (Folio) 13 3/4 x9 1/2, 18th century boards.

Scarce 16th century architectural treatise. The first book is on geometry, the second covers perspective and the third covers classical architecture. Full of wonderful arhictectural plans, details, perspective schemata, and some geometrical figures.

1560 & 1544

Rebacked in leather, corners worn and boards with minor staining, glazed; few leaves browned; near fine.

Place: Venice
Publisher: Gio. Battista et Marchio Sessa