[ARALDICA] - GINANNI, Marco Antonio (1690-1770) - L’arte del blasone dichiarata per alfabeto. Con le figure necessarie per la intelligenza de' termini. Venice: Guglielmo Zerletti, 1756.   First edition of this renowned treatise dedicated to heraldry, richly accompanied by engraving illustrations depicting hundreds of Italian coats of arms. This specialized work, born from the author's passion for the subject, is extremely precise and practical to use, equipped with useful indexes and glossaries in Latin, French and Italian. Also noteworthy is the frontispiece depicting a knightly tournament, designed by Andrea Barbiani (1708-1779) and engraved by Pietro Monaco (1707-1772).   Folio (320 x 232mm). Engraved frontispiece, engraved vignette on title printed in red and black, engraved headpieces and cul-de-lamps, 35 full-page engraved illustrations (lacking half-title, some light foxing and soiling, frontispiece with tiny tear to inner margin). Contemporary vellum, gilt decorations and title on spine label (light rubbing at the extremities, tiny stains).

Estimate € 300 - 500

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