M. Vitruuii Pollionis de architectura libri decem /

Includes index.Errata: leaves b₃v-b₄r.Barbaro's preface dedicated to Cardinal Antonio Perrenoto, bishop of Mechelen (Belgium).Text printed in roman type, with Barbaro's commentary in italic type; two p. of Greek type in Liber Decimus.Woodcuts: printer's device on t.p., repeated on last p. (Franceschi's seated figure of Peace (Pax), her left arm resting on a cornucopia, her right hand holding an olive branch, within ornamental cartouche); large white historiated initials; smaller ornamental initials; 2 small foliated head-pieces. Text extensively illustrated throughout with 135 architectural drawings (including two repetitions), plans, and a pictorial map of Venice on verso of leaf R₆; music in Liber Quintus has been printed by the single-impression method.Signatures: a⁶ b⁴ A-2G⁶ 2H⁸.First ed. with Barbaro's commentary in LatinBM STC Italian, 1465-1600,AdamsJohn Work Garrett Library. Fowler architectural collection,Mortimer, R. Italian 16th cent.,Mode of access: Internet.Arts Library copy: photocopy, formerly part of AUPL collection.Spec. Coll copy 2 (Belt Rare): newer limp vellum binding, sewn on three bands. Contemporary ownership inscription on t.p.: "Francesci Vecchi J[uris] u[triusque] D[octor] et Vicarij Gradiscae [?]. Forms part of the Elmer Belt Library of Vinciana, gift of Elmer Belt, M.D., 1961.Spec. Coll. copy 1 (Belt Rare): 18th-century calf; double gilt fillets; spine rebacked, with gilt spine panels, and gold-stamped spine title "De architectura. M. Vitruvvii." Large armorial bookplate on front pastedown of Viscount Rowland Hill, with his motto "Avancez." Forms part of the Elmer Belt Library of Vinciana, gift of Elmer Belt, M.D., 1961