Basilica Carolina opus grande... Mannhemii Palatina... Lot 1759

Basilica Carolina opus grande... Mannhemii Palatina in metropoli aedificata... Mannheim, Typogr. Electorali Aulico (1760). Fol. With engraved copper title (dated 1756) and 19 (of which 7 engraved) copper plates by Klauber and J.G. Wille. 1 leaf, 80 pp. Red maroquin cloth with rich gilt embossing and gilt edges (rubbed and worn, upper cape with small loss). Thieme/B. XX, 412. Berlin ornamental engraving cat. 2146 - The only edition of this very rare, splendid commemorative publication on the completion of the Jesuit church built 1733-60 according to plans by Galli da Bibiena. The engravings with general and detailed views as well as the ground plan of the church, furthermore portraits, coats of arms and allegorical depictions. - Some spotting and loosening, monogr.-stamp on front cover.