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In 1540 Antonio Lafreri migrated to Rome and began publishing maps and other printed images that depicted major monuments and antiquities in Rome. This volume places these prints in their historical context and examines their publishing history. It traces their journey from the creator and publishers to pilgrims, collectors, and, dealers.

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"Antonio Lafreri's Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae is not only a remarkable achievement in the history of print publication, it stands as one of the great landmarks in the early record of European antiquarianism." - Peter Parshall, National Gallery of Art"

The Virtual Tourist in Renaissance Rome Printing

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/04/2008
      ISBN13: 9780943056371, 978-0943056371
      ISBN10: 0943056373
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In 1540 Antonio Lafreri migrated to Rome and began publishing maps and other printed images that depicted major monuments and antiquities in Rome. This volume places these prints in their historical context and examines their publishing history. It traces their journey from the creator and publishers to pilgrims, collectors, and, dealers.

      Trade Review
      "Antonio Lafreri's Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae is not only a remarkable achievement in the history of print publication, it stands as one of the great landmarks in the early record of European antiquarianism." - Peter Parshall, National Gallery of Art"

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