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2 parts in 1 volume. Miscellanea: Engraved title leaf and dedication leaf followed by 17 (of 20) copper plate engravings 5 of which are printed in sanguine. Alcune Decorazioni: Engraved title leaf and dedication leaf, one leaf of letterpress, 23 copperplate engravings. (Folio) 20½x15½, later calf-backed boards. First Editions.

The ornamental designs of Albertolli engraved by Giacomo Mercoli and Andrea de Bernardis. Giocondo Albertolli (1742-1839) was the leading member of a distinguished dynasty of artists, architects and teachers and is best remembered for his refined architectural decorations. (Miscellanea) Berlin Catalog 596, Cicognara 392; (Alcune...) Berlin Catalog 595 (calling for 22 plates); Cicognara 391 (calling for 23 plates).