[MILANO] - TORRE, Carlo (ca.1609 -1679) - Il ritratto di Milano, diviso in tre libri, colorito da Carlo Torre. Milan: Agnelli, 1714.   Second extra-illustrated edition of this renown volume on Milan that inaugurates the tradition of Milanese tourist and cultural walks in which the author guides the reader paying close attention to the monuments and works of art described.   4to (217 x 170mm). Allegorical frontispiece by Antonio Busca, 7 folding plates based on a design by Giuseppe Garavaglia, Andrea and Filippo Biffi, Benedetto Quarantino and Giovanni Ghisolfi, all engraved by the Agnelli, two other plates inserted depicting the facade of the Milan Cathedral, the last of which with a cartouche (Z1 and 3A4 with restorations, folding plates with slight tears and reinforcements, some light staining and foxing). Contemporary vellum, gilt title on spine (small wormholes on spine, some light wear). Provenance: D.A.L.L. (bookplate).

Estimate € 600 - 900

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