SADELER, Aegidius (1568-1629). Vestigi delle antichita di Roma Tivoli Pozzuolo et altri Luochi. Rome: Rossi, 1660. [Bound with:] VILLAMENA, Francesco (1566-1624). Ager Puteolanus sive prospectus eiusdem insigniores. Rome: Rossi, 1652. 2 works in one volume, oblong 2° (260 x 368mm). First work: engraved title and 50 numbered plates; second work: etched title and address to the reader, and 22 views on 11 leaves, large engraved map. (Scattered and mostly marginal spotting, the first title strengthened in the inner margin at an early date.) Contemporary vellum, spine (board bowed, some soiling); housed in a modern chemise.

SADELER, Aegidius (1568-1629). Vestigi delle antichita di Roma Tivoli Pozzuolo et altri Luochi. Rome: Rossi, 1660. [Bound with:] VILLAMENA, Francesco (1566-1624). Ager Puteolanus sive prospectus eiusdem insigniores. Rome: Rossi, 1652. 2 works in one volume, oblong 2° (260 x 368mm). First work: engraved title and 50 numbered plates; second work: etched title and address to the reader, and 22 views on 11 leaves, large engraved map. (Scattered and mostly marginal spotting, the first title strengthened in the inner margin at an early date.) Contemporary vellum, spine (board bowed, some soiling); housed in a modern chemise.

Sadeler’s fine views of the ancient Roman monuments, together with a rare suite of views of Pozzuolo and Posillipo complete with its map. ABPC records only two complete copies of the later: The Feltrinelli and Kissner copies. Four plates in Sadeler are after Jan Breugel the Elder (43, 46, 49 and 50). Berlin Kat. 1856; RIBA 2882.