[ROME] Lauro, Giacomo : Antiquae Urbis splendor hoc est praecipua eiusdem templa, amphitheatra, theatra, circi, naumachiae, arcus triumphales, mausolea aliaque sumptuosiora aedificia pozzoe item triumphalis et colossaearum imaginum descriptio. [Rome: Andrea Fei, 1641] (4 parts. 1612, 1613, 1615, 1628)

4 parts in one volume, with chalcographic title pages (plates 1, 49, 85 and 127). Oblong, mm. 225x325, 163 leaves of chalcographic plates (of 167). Plates 4, 51, 88 and 160 are missing. Plate 1 is detached, with old paper reapplied to the back. Restorations to plate 167 (Index of plates). Light foxing and minor defects to the plates. Small tear with lack on plate 41 (Temple of Antoninus and Faustina)
A comprehensive work on the ancient Roman buildings in the city of Rome, first published in 1612 with 99 plates and subsequently reprinted in the following decades with varying contents (see the full description of Ashby's editions). The plates show reconstructions of the various buildings and gardens, restoring them to their "ancient splendor".