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The paintings of Bologna which in the claimed, and now demonstrated by others, greater antiquity, and unparalleled excellence in Painting, with manifest evidence in fact render the Passenger undeceived, and Instructed of the Hidden Academic Gelato. Third edition, Bologna 1732 by Longhi
In-8°, mm. 145x85, pp. (36), 384. Contemporary full parchment binding with handwritten titles on the spine. Woodworm groove on the first 8 leaves and on the last 12 with small losses of text (Front and intro). Historiated frontispiece and initial. Light foxing and minimal signs of aging on the leaves. Uncommon edition of this classic of Bolognese art historiography whose original printing dates back to 1686.
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from 16th Century
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