SANQUIRICO, Alessandro (1777-1849) - Incoronazione di S.M.I.R.A. Ferdinando I a Re del Regno Lombardo-Veneto. [Milan: Pirola, 1838].   An elegant copy of the first edition of this rich documentation which depicts the different phases of the coronation: the delivery of the keys to the city, the very rich external and internal decorations of the Cathedral, the sumptuous banquet in the Caryatids room of the Royal Palace with the arrangement of all city authorities and all other details of the celebrations. The fascinating plates, including many aquatints, were made by Camera, Campi, Cassina and Falckeisen from original drawings by Alessandro Sanquirico, renowned set designer of the Teatro alla Scala.   Oblong folio (370 x 455mm). Frontispiece with the portrait of Ferdinand I, engraved title, 41 numbered plates of which 7 in aquatint (foxing). Modern half calf, gilt title on spine (very light rubbing).   [TOGETHER WITH:] - Cerimoniali per le sollenità dell'incoronazione di S.M.I.R.A. Ferdinando I. Milano: I.R. Stamperia, 1838. 4to (276x191mm). 2 (of 3) folding engraved plates (lacking the plate "Hall of the Caryatids for the solemnity of the homage", a detached plate, browning and foxing). Original printed wrappers (restorations, rubbing and losses). Provenance: Traces of removed stamp on plates. (2)

Estimate € 1,200 - 1,800