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Capra, Alessandro (c. 1608-1684) La Nuova Architettura Civile, e Militare.
Cremona: Pietro Ricchini, 1717.
First edition, quarto, two parts in one volume, illustrated with text woodcuts and vignettes throughout, including a portrait of the author, which is used twice; with seven folding woodcuts and many charming vignettes depicting a dog, scorpion, peacock, and other interesting subjects; title for second part mounted; a very large copy with deckle edges throughout; bound in contemporary half parchment and paper-covered boards; 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.
