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Thursday 23 April 2026, 03:00 PM • Rome

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Marmocchi, Francesco Costantino

Travel collection from the discovery of the new continent to the present day, 1840

Estimate

€ 100 - 200

Sold

€ 127

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Prato, Fratelli Giacchetti, 1840-45. 18 parts in 14 volumes. In 8vo. Portrait of Columbus on the frontispiece of Volume I and portraits of Isabella and Ferdinand in Volume II, with numerous engravings protected by vellum, some in color, scattered browning and foxing. Half leather binding with hardback boards, title on the spine within a tag, minor defects.

Specialist Notes

A collection of the most famous voyages, from Columbus's expeditions to the first explorations of Ethiopia, enriched by refined copperplate engravings depicting landscapes, maps, traditional costumes, monuments, portraits and other subjects.

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