Lot no. 37
[BINDING POPE PIUS VI] Constitution of the most eminent...sig. cardinal Francesco Carafa legate of Ferrara for the Congregation on the Treasury of Labourers. Ferrara: Stamperia Camerale, 1785.
Scarce painted armorial binding of Pope Pius VI born Giovanni Angelo Braschi (1717-1799) using a more extensive version of the armorial.
Folio, (370 x 250 mm). Frontispiece, engraved title page, engraved portrait of Pius VI, numerous vignettes, figured initials and engraved headpieces (occasional spotting). Contemporary binding in marbled leather with the arms of Pius VI painted in oil on both boards, decorations and gilt title to spine, red edges. (1)
See original version (Italian) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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