Estimate € 150 - 250
Sold € 190
Auction: 28 February 2024 at 15:00
[CAPRI] - HADRAVA, Norbert - Ragguagli di varii scavi e scoverte di antichità fatte nell'isola di Capri. Naples: Vincenzo Orsino, 1793. First edition of the letters of the Austrian diplomat Hadrava who dedicated himself to the archaeological excavations in Capri. The plates at the end of the volume were engraved by Filippo De Grado based on drawings by Alessandro d'Anna (1746-1810) and include, in addition to depictions of some finds, a detailed map of the island. 4to (205 x 125mm). Engraved vignette on title, woodcut initials and tailpieces, 9 engraved folding plates at end (heavy foxing, browned plates). Modern boards, uncut, contemporary decorated wrappers preserved (defects at joints). Provenance: illegible bookseller's ticket at endpaper.
Estimate € 150 - 250