VECELLIO, Cesare (1521-1601) - Habiti Antichi overo Raccolta di figure. Venice: per Combi, & LaNou [appresso Giovanni Giacomo Hertz], 1664.   An uncut copy of the third edition that follows the first of 1590 and the second of 1598 (see previous lot). An iconic and celebrated work for its graphic, artistic and historical interest and a fundamental testimony of knowledge on the costume of the Renaissance era.   8vo (195 x 128mm). Printer's device on title, at end and repeated in the text, numerous woodcut illustrations of the styles of the time, some within a frame, initials and woodcut headpieces (third leaf reinforced at the outer margin, some occasional slight staining). Contemporary boards, uncut (later spine), manuscript title on earlier label, modern leather portfolio and case.

Estimate € 1,500 - 2,500

Sold € 1,200