Perspectiva Elemental: First Edition (1 results)
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Ursus Rare Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.Ursus Rare Books
Contact seller4-star sellerPLANELLA Y COROMINAS, Jose. Esposicion Completa y Elemental del Arte de la Perspectiva y aplicacion de ella al palco escenico. [4], 93, [1] pp. With 100 engraved plates of perspective for use of scenic designers. 8vo., 213 x 151 mm, bound in contemporary Spanish quarter calf over maroon boards. Barcelona: Joaquin Verdaguer, 1840…. A fine copy of the first edition of this scarce and delightful Spanish perspective book issued for the use of theatrical scenic designers with some light foxing. Complete with its 100 engraved plates depicting geometrical forms, the use of light and shadow, facades, and more. The text printed on fine light blue paper. The publisher has signed and numbered the verso of the title-page. OCLC lists only copies at The Morgan Library, The Getty, UCLA and Winterthur in the U.S. PROVENANCE: With the bookplates of S. Ventura and Thomas Vroom. Palau 228390.