CAMPO, Antonio (ca. 1525-1587) - Cremona fedelissima citta, et nobilissima colonia de Romani.. Historia delle vite de' duchi et duchesse di Milano. Milan: Giovan Battista Bidelli, 1645-42. A smaller format edition compared with the original of 1585 (see previous lot) of this important story about Cremona accompanied by important illustrations and large format maps. 2 parts in one volume, 4to (267 x 208mm). Engraved title by Blanc, portrait of the author on the front of leaf † 4 within medallion and floral border, folded map of Cremona (some reinforcements on the verso), folded plan of the territory of 1583, 6 engravings on 4 folded plates with Cremona Cathedral, the Torrazzo (small repair on the verso), the plan of the Baptistery, medallions with engraved portraits and one in woodcut on p. 72, and 24 medallions engraved with portraits of the dukes and duchesses in text, headpieces and woodcut initials (occasional light spotting, few small wormtracks). Contemporary boards, modern labels with title on spine (slight stains); preserved in portfolio and modern decorated paper box).

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