A fine illustrated Italian sixteenth-century work on fortification and military architecture

BUSCA, GABRIELLO Della espugnatione et difesa delle fortezze, libri due. Turin: heirs of Nicolò Bevilacqua, 1585. First edition. Modern vellum. 9 1/2 x 7 1/8 inches (24.25 x 18 c

1875 Architecture Book Lot Gothic Designs Home Construction Illustrated 2v A lot of two rare 19th-century books on architecture. Note that these works include fine, full-page and in-text illustrations

1887 1st British Cathedrals Architecture Illustrated St Paul’s Church of England A fine illustrated work on the cathedrals of Great Britain, presenting the magnificent and beautiful scenery in charm

1887 1st British Cathedrals Architecture Illustrated St Paul’s Church of England A fine illustrated work on the cathedrals of Great Britain, presenting the magnificent and beautiful scenery in charm

1712 4 Rare Book Lot Italian Bible Catholic Church Devotionals Palafox y Mendoza A fine collection of 18th-century Italian Catholic devotional works by Alfonso Muzzarelli, Joseph Coltellini, and Juan

1755 3 Rare Book Lot Italian Catholic Church Devotionals Marchetti Roberti A fine collection of 18th-century Italian Catholic devotional works by Giovanni Marchetti, Giovanni Roberti, and Mathieu-Fran

A Murano figurine statue. Crafted of fine quality Italian art glass. Produced by Oggetti Art Glass. A Mid Century Modern work, produced circa 1970s, depicting embracing lovers. Artist signature to und

A FINE 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN PAINTING OF THE MADONNA AND CHILD AND THREE OTHER WORKS. Comprising a watercolor on vellum painting of the infant Christ reclining in the Virgin's lap, 18th century, Itali

1766 Geography ATLAS Maps La Croix Francois & Blanchard Illustrated A fine collection of 18th century geography texts – famous works by Blanchard, Abbe Francois, and De La Croix. This lot includes i

1882 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Illustrated FINE BINDING 5v SET German Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was one of the most prolific playwrights and poets of 18th-century Germany. With incredible works such

1781 1ed Cavallo Electricity Experiments Science Medicine Physics Illustrated Tiberius Cavallo was an 18th-century Italian philosopher who published numerous works on important scientific and philosop

1882 The Open Fireplace Design Architecture Decor Illustrated Putnam History A rare 19th-century instructional work on the history and design of open fireplaces. Written by J. Pickering Putnam, this b

FINE AND QUITE EARLY ITALIAN OR DUTCH OLD MASTER PAINTING. SUPERB USE OF LIGHT IN THIS BEAUTIFUL WORK. LIKLY (18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER)OLD RESTORATION PRESENT. NEEDS TO BE RESUCERED TO STRETCHER.54.5 i

1770 1ed Griselini Dictionary of ARTS Farming Agriculture Gardening Illustrated Francesco Griselini was an 18th-century Italian naturalist who, in 1768, began work on a large encyclopedia on agricultu

1775 Principles of Chimney & Fireplace Construction Smoke Remedies Architecture A rare, late 18th-century Italian book on the construction of chimneys and pathways of smoke. This book, illustrated wit

1849 1st US ed Seven Lamps of Architecture John Ruskin ART Illustrated John Ruskin was an 18th-century art critic and writer who published a number of works on architecture, literature, and art. His m

1769 Griselini Dictionary of ARTS Illustrated Cartography Industrial Revolution Francesco Griselini was an 18th-century Italian naturalist who, in 1768, began work on a large encyclopedia on agricultu

1899 Illustrated Medicine Anatomy Disease Obstetrics Surgery Fracture 7 Book Lot A fine collection of 19th and 20th century works of medical literature including that of John Charles Boileau Grant, Jo

1824 Works of Antonio Canova Illustrated Italian ART Sculpture Sketches Albrizzi Antonio Canova was an 18th-century Italian sculptor who is best-remembered for his Classical marble sculptures. Isabell

1605 Il Pastor Fido Guarini Italian Pastoral Tragicomedy Illustrated Mythology Battista Guarini was a 16th-century Italian poet most known for his work ‘Il Pastor Fido.’ First published in 1590, �

High quality work in the style of a mid-16th century Italian field and tilt armor. The close helmet with well-wrought skull, and distinctive visor with complex embossing. With en suite gorget and brea

The Italian Louis XVI console table is raised by fine gilt fluted tapered legs topped with acanthus carved capitols, the frieze with central grotesque mask with scroll work acanthus and floral decorat

1716 Palladio Architecture First Book of Five Orders Illustrated Art Vignola Andrea Palladio was a 16th-century Italian architect who was influenced strongly by the Greek and Roman architectures of Vi

A fine antique Italian solid silver and enamel military figurine of hussar, dragoon, circa the late 19th or early 20th century. The figurine is realistically casted in silver and hand painted with mul