The dream of Poliphilus :. facsimiles of one hundred and sixty eight woodcuts in the "Hypnerotomachia Poliphili," Venice, 1499 /. With an introductory notice, and descriptions by J.W. Appell.
Francesco Maria Pompeo Colonna (1646-1726)
Category
Books
Date
1889
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Chastleton House, Oxfordshire
NT 3256155
Summary
Bibliographic description
12 pages, 80 preliminary leaves ;. 31 cm. Binding: publisher's white cloth over boards, covered in decorative red and tan paper with large floral design, and spine label (damaged).
Provenance
From the library of Alan Clutton-Brock (1904-1976), thence by descent to his daughter, Eleanor Clutton-Brock, the current vendor. Ownership by EC-B confirmed by the auction house.
Makers and roles
Francesco Maria Pompeo Colonna (1646-1726) Appell, J. W