Softcover
1954 · Siena
by Venturini, Stefano (editor)
Siena: Istituto Italiano d'Arti Grafiche (printers), 1954. Third Edition. Softcover. VG contents; covers have general wear; lower front cover corner turning up a bit. Turmeric wraps with color image and gilt lettering. 34 pp. with 10 color plates. 5 x 7 inches. With information about the library itself, the artist (Pinturicchio), and the inside of the library with the scenes from the life of Pope Pius II. The main focus is these famous frescos by Pinturicchio. The color and detail of the plates is excellent, even in this small format. A lovely book.
(Inventory #: 155218)