Lafréry, Antoine [Editor]: Specvlvm Romanae Magnificentiae: Omnia Fere Qvaecvnq[ve] In Vrbe Monvmenta Extant, Partim Ivxta Antiqvam, Partim Ivxta Hodiernam Formam Accvratiss[ime] Delineata Repraesentans (Romae, [circa 1593])

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