The Royal Collection: Italian School of Design Volumes I and II Books, a Pair

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For your consideration…a bibliophiles dream come true.

Pair of rather rare c1835 “Italian S hood of Design” The Royal Collection … more For your consideration…a bibliophiles dream come true.

Pair of rather rare c1835 “Italian S hood of Design” The Royal Collection Vol.I,II
Prints of master drawings in the collection of the King of England.

Masterful engravings by F.Bartolozzi and others made after drawings of Renaissance masters
Each volume had 150 large gorgeous engraved prints on hand made stock paper each suitable for framing singularly should you decide to frame them.

The condition is superb..Little wear,some old tears but nothing significant
Overall I very good condition


Published by London: Lewis A. Lewis, 1835;

The covers half leather over handmade Florentine marbled paper
Each volume: 15 x 11 in. (38.1 x 27.9 cm.)
Gilded and gorgeous

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