Fabrizio Caroso.

2 parti in un vol., 4to (23.6 x 170 mm), prima edizione, ritratto calcografico dell'autore, capilettera e fregi incisi in legno e tavole incise in rame a piena pagina, bazzana del XVIII secolo, dorso a nervi impresso in oro con tassello, tagli rossi, ex libris nobiliare ed ex libris H.P. Kraus al contropiatto, entro confanetto moderno in mezza pelle. Lievi aloni di umidità marginali su alcune carte, sul margine bianco di 2 carte una lacuna per difetto della carta, strappo con lacuna sul fregio della carta f1.
Adams C-755; Colas 532, Gamba 1294

2 parts in one volume, 4to (23.6 x 170 mm), first edition, engraved portrait, woodcut initials and ornaments, engraved full page plates, XVIIIth century calf, gilt spine with lettering piece, red edges, ex libris H.P. Kraus, into modern box. Title page is slightly trimmed at upper margin with loss of an ancient signature, slight marginal dump staining along upper margin of last 40 leaves, small loss due to the paper on white margin of leaves Aa2, Dd1 and Xx1, a tear with loss on the woodcut decoration of leaf f1.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."