First sequence of plates contains architectural details invented by Guarini. The 2nd and 3rd illustrate his projected or built projects. Cf. Meek

Many of the plates give Guarini's name as draughtsman. However, no. [9] (1st sequence) is signed: Fran.cus Guienottus delinauit

Some plates have name of engraver: Antonio Verga ([8], [10], 1st sequence). Mut(?) ([9], 1st sequence). Ioannes Fayneau ([1], 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2nd sequence; [1], [2], [4], 3rd sequence). Gius. Abbiati (4, 7, 8 (dated 1680), 17, 18, 20, 21, 2nd sequence). De Piene (11, 2nd sequence; [5], [6], 3rd sequence)

Cicognara

Meek, H. Guarino Guarini and his architecture

Binding: stab sewn in wrappers

Some plates have name of engraver: Antonio Verga ([8], [10], 1st sequence). Mut ([9], 1st sequence). Ioannes Fayneau ([1], 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2nd sequence; [1], [2], [4], 3rd sequence). Gius. Abbiati (4, 7, 8 (dated 1680), 17, 18, 20, 21, 2nd sequence). De Piene (11, 2nd sequence; [5], [6], 3rd sequence)

Catalogo ragionato dei libri d'arte e d'antichità posseduti dal conte Cicognara, 525

Catalogo ragionato dei libri d'arte e d'antichità posseduti dal conte Cicognara, 525

[4] pages, [11], 27, [6] leaves of plates : 37 cm

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