Published by Warburg Institute University of London, London, 1963
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. First edition. Large quarto (over sized). Slight wear to edges and corners of boards. No dust jacket. xvii, 153 p. w/76 plates. A detailed study of the drawing of Roman antiquities by 16th c. artist and architect Ligorio, papal architect under 2 popes. Uncommon.
Published by The Warburg Istitute, University of London, London,, 1963
Seller: FIRENZELIBRI SRL, Reggello, FI, Italy
Condition: MOLTO BUONO. London, The Warburg Istitute, University of London cm.24x29,5, pp.XIII,153, 76 legatura editoriale in tutta tela. Collana Studies of the Warburg Istitute edited by G. Bing vol.28.
Seller: Antiquariaat A. Kok & Zn. B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
London, Warburg Institute, University of London, 1963. XVII,[1],153,[3] pp. B./w. frontispiece, & 76 plts with b./w. ills. Orig. hardcover (grey cloth). (Studies of the Warburg Institute, vol. 28).Scarce reference work of Pirro Ligorio's drawings of Roman monuments. - - Pirro Ligorio (c. 1512-October 30, 1583) was an Italian architect, painter, antiquarian, and garden designer during the Renaissance period. He worked as the Vatican's Papal Architect under Popes Paul IV and Pius IV, designed the fountains at Villa d'Este at Tivoli for Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este, and served as the Ducal Antiquary in Ferrara. Ligorio emphasized and showed a deep passion for classical Roman antiquity. [Source: Wikipedia].