Cataneo, Pietro The architecture of Pietro Cataneo... Lot 257

Cataneo, Pietro The architecture of Pietro Cataneo senese. - Cataneo, Pietro. The architecture of Pietro Cataneo senese. Venice, Paolo Manuzio, 1567. In 2nd (363 x 245 mm); [4], 196, [8] pages. Architectural frontispiece, typographical mark to colophon, 158 woodcuts including 12 full-page and 2 double-page, numerous woodcut diagrams and figures (skillful restoration to colophon, small restoration to paper O2.) Modern binding in imitation of a Renaissance binding with gilt friezes and fleurons to plates, dry-stamped decoration to spine. Fine specimen of this first collective edition, specifically first edition of books 5-8 dealing with architectural ornamentation, curative baths, geometry with specific references to the use of altimeter and compass for planning, and perspective, and second edition of books 1-4.