In Roma: MDCCXL., Nella Stamperia Di Girolamo Mainardi. Con licenza de' Superiori.
Physical Description
[12], 168 p., frontis. (incl. port.), 25, 35, [4] pl. [the four unnumbered pl. carry numbered figures - '1'; '2, 3'; '4,5,6'; '7,8']; 260 mm. (Quarto).
Contents
[Frontis., t.p., dedic.] - Al Lettore - Approvazione - Imprimatur - Approvazione - Indice Delle cose di quest'Opera - [Text of 'Parte Prima'] - [Pl. I-XXV] - [Text of 'Parte Seconda'] - [Pl. I-XXXV] - [4 pl.].
Responsibility Note
The plate are unsigned, apart from Plate I of the first series, which is signed, 'S.P.F.' (i.e. Silvester Pomarede fecit?).
The work is dedicated by the author to Pope Benedict XIV.
Summary Note
The plates of Part I show figured and inscribed lead seals and medallions, of the pre-Christian and early Christian periods. Those of Part II show 'medaglie piccole' and 'forme ... da fabricar medaglie di piombo'.
Provenance
Bought by the Academy in 1787 (RAA CM II, 47).
Binding Note
18th-century mottled calf; rebacked by Paling in 1996, retaining gilt-decorated spine-piece; red morocco spine-label lettered 'Ficoroni Piombi Antichi'.
Subject
Lead-work, Roman - Seals - Medals - History
Art history - Italy - 18th century
Pictorial works - Italy - 18th century