Architectural Cannibalism in Rome, 1744

We are pleased to offer the following, from a collection of vellum bound books (16th-18th centuries) which we have just acquired:

MARANGONI, Giovanni. DELLE COSE GENTILESCHI E PROFANE trasportate ad Uso, e Adornamento delle Chiese. [Of things pagan and secular for the use and decoration of churches]. Rome, Niccolo e Marco Pagliarini, 1744. Quarto. xx, 519pp. First edition. A study of the uses of ancient Roman architectural elements in the building of Christian churches. Tombstones, columns, altars, moldings etc. were often re-used in the walls and interiors. Marangoni was a pioneer in the cataloguing of these "spolia." With many typographical and woodcut depictions of inscriptions, one copper engraving and one large folding plate. Internally immaculate in vellum boards. 1/4
inch nicks to hinge ends, else fine. Offered at $850.00.

Watch our website for a list of these vellum bound books, coming soon; or inquire via email.