TENSINI, Francesco (1579-1638) - La fortificatione guardia difesa et espugnatione delle fortezze esperimentata in diverse guerre. Venice: Evangelista Deuchino, 1624 [1623 al colophon].   A renown 17th-century illustrated work with numerous detailed large illustrations of fortifications.   Folio (395 x 270mm). Allegorical illustrated title engraved by Filippo Sadeler, engraved portrait of the author, 48 plates of which 11 double-page by O. Fialetti, woodcut initials (title with restorations to the outer margin slightly touching the engraving and on guard as some other leaves, reinforcement to lower margin of second leaf, pp. 21-23 repeated, wormtracks to the inner margin of K-chiK2, some soiling, light staining and browning). Modern quarter calf, gilt title on label and decorations on spine with 5 bands, uncut (minor losses at joints, light defects). Provenance: Il Polifilo (bookseller's ticket).

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