VITRUVE. - Lot 343

VITRUVE. De Architectura libri decem. Venetiis. apud Franciscum Franciscium Senensem, & Joan. Crugher Germanum. 1567. 1 infolio volume, 19th century half parchment, smooth spine, red and black titles. First Latin edition to be accompanied by a commentary by Daniele Barbaro. The only ancient treatise on architecture to have been transmitted complete, which explains the immense interest in the West, particularly in the 16th century. Illustrated with some 130 woodcuts, including 3 full-page and 3 double-page illustrations. Leaflet Q4 folded. Copy trimmed short, with occasional heavy foxing; worm work sometimes affecting text and illustrations. illustrations, one leaf with angular cut, a few leaves with stains and wetness.