An 18th century guide book to Genoa

GRAVIER, Yves.

Description des Beautés de Genes et de ses Environs.
Genova: Gravier, 1781. 8vo, contemporary half calf gilt, decorated boards and endpapers; engr. title, pp. 143 incl. index; 2 folding engr. maps, 17 plates (13 folding), folding letterpress classical inscription.

An attractive and well-preserved guide book giving historic, artistic and architectural details about Genoa. The two maps in this book were engraved by Giacomo Brusco; some of the plates are signed by Guidotti.


Stock ID : 8290