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X pp., 1 leaf, 355, (1) pp.; VIII pp., 1 leaf, 420 pp., 1 leaf (corrections); XVI pp., 1 leaf, 242 pp., 1 leaf (corrections). 8vo. 19th-cent. half leather, spines gilt (hinges repaired). Berlin and Stettin, Nicolai, 1827-31. First edition, "a work of epoch making importance for the art history of Italy". Rumohr (1785-1843), art critic and historian, conducted extensive research regarding the early period of Italian art and literature. He was considered a practical esthete, a very versatile talent whose works also deal with such themes as gastrosophy and rules of conduct. The present work reunites essays und research on Italian art from the 12th century on; volume III deals almost exclusively with the painter Raffael and his work. - Fine set. - Wilpert/Gühring 7; Kosch XIII, 555; Thieme/Becker XXIX, 202. ART - GENERAL & APPLIED ; LITERATURE: GERMAN ;