LOMAZZO, Pietro (1538-1600) - Trattato dell'arte della pittura, scoltura, et architettura. Milan: Paolo Gottardo Pontio, stampatore regio a instantia di Pietro Tini, 1585.   First edition, second issue, of this important treatise on painting written by the Lombard Mannerist painter towards the end of his life; a crucial work for understanding Italian art of the period.   4to (202 x 140mm). Portrait of the author on title of the "first book", printer's device on title (light dampstaining to lower margin of first leaves, small worm track to the top corner of the first leaves, some light foxing). 18th-century calf with title on spine label and gilt decorations, green endpapers, red edges (minor wear). Provenance: "Andres Ferran Raso Zaragoza professor del instituto" (early 20th-century private stamp in the lower margin of two leaves, the same erased on title).

Estimate € 500 - 800

Sold € 700