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Benacci, Vittorio (1571-1629) Guido Reni, illus. (1575-1642) Descrittione de gli Apparati Fatti in Bologna per la Venuta di N. S. Papa Clemente VIII con gli Disegni de gli Archi, Statue e Pitture.
[Bologna: per Vittori Benacci], 1599.
Second edition, quarto, lacking signature C, comprising four leaves with illustrations, engraved vignette to title, illustrated with five full-paged etchings, large woodcut printer's device to verso of last leaf; bound in later sheepskin, some marginal notes, some illustrations slightly cropped, 8 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.
This uncommon festival book was produced to celebrate Pope Clement VIII's visit to Bologna in 1598. The images are of arches designed by Reni for the occasion.
Brunet I 768 (first edition); Mortimer Italian 50.
