Estimate € 500 - 800
Sold € 450
Auction: 19 September 2023 at 10:00
[ARALDICA] - Storia genealogica delle famiglie illustri italiane. Florence: Ulisse Diligenti, s.d. [ma circa 1880]. An interesting work dedicated to the origin and lineage of the most renown and illustrious Italian families. Difficult to find on the market and richly illustrated. 4 volumes, folio (313 x 228mm). Title engraved and handcoloured at the time, 226 plates with coats of arms finely handcoloured corresponding to 226 families: the Agnelli of Mantova without coat of arms and the Berardi of Ceccano with two different coats of arms (occasional stains, browning and minor tears, the first page dedicated to the Buscas of Milan with a repaired tear in the upper margin). Contemporary gilt-decorated leather spine over purple marbled paper plates (rubbed). The lot is sold as described and is not subject to return; for a complete list of families please contact the department. (4)
Estimate € 500 - 800