ARCHITECTURE. L'architettura italiana, periodico... Lot 148

[ARCHITECTURE]. L'architettura italiana, periodico mensile di costruzione e di architettura Practice. Turin: Crudo, 1905-1915. Complete run of this architectural magazine directed by engineer Carlo Bianchi and architect Antionio Cavallazzi, from 1905 (the year of its foundation) to 1915. The publication, aimed at promoting Italian architecture, boasted the collaboration of numerous important architects, whose work was illustrated with photographic reproductions and detailed planning and construction information. Among the many notable contributors we can name Giuseppe Sommaruga, one of the main exponents of Milanese Art Nouveau; Ulisse Stacchini, known for his design of Milan's Stazione Centrale, as well as Ernesto Basile, Raimondo D'Aronco, and many others. 9 complete years of 108 issues divided by year in 9 binders, Folio, (350 x 260mm). All published, 574 loose photographic plates, 12 issues per year with illustrations in the text, good condition. All issues divided by year within printed publisher's portfolios, wrappers of individual issues preserved from the fifth to the ninth year, various advertising and information inserts preserved. Plates divided as follows: First year: 96; second: 96; third: 96; fourth: 48; fifth: 48; sixth: 48; seventh: 48; eighth: 48; ninth: 46. (9)