$732
Venice: Francesco Rampazetto, 1609. 2 parts in 1 vol. Folio, full calf, gilt-stamped title to spine. Large woodcut device on title page, engraved portrait of author, engraved head-pieces, historiated initials and numerous woodcut illustrations and diagrams in-text. First published in 1596, this enlarged edition is the first to include a portrait of the author and a supplementary chapter treating the defense of fortifications. [12]-301 (of 303)-[1]. Lacking pp. 57-58; 30-31 reinforced at inner margin; pp. 155, 185 and 297 misnumbered; wear to boards; intermittent foxing; dampstaining to numerous pages, including title and portrait; red marks and institutional stamp to title page; otherwise fine.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2010-08-12