Militia, Francesco. Del teatro. VIII, 100 S. With engraved title vignette and 6 folded sound boards (1 signed by M. Sebastian Giampiccoli). 26,5 x 19 cm. Stitched with old envelope of strong white paper (cover dusted, upper capital torn). Venice, Presso G. Pasquali, 1773. Fowler 196. Cicognara 764. Kat. Ornamental engravings Berlin 2793. Not on RIBA. – Second edition of the interesting work on theatre construction, only two years after the immediately confiscated first edition of December 1771. "The most influential Italian architectural theorist at the end of the 18th century. ==References====External links== Militia (1725-1798) gives an introduction to the history of theatre including decorations as well as description of ancient and modern theatre buildings. Of particular interest are the pp. 86-92, which contain the "Idea d'un Teatro Nuovo" designed by the architect Vincenzo Ferrarese. ==References== 1741 and 1777 in London) was an architect in the service of the King of Naples-Sicily (cf. Ferdinando Fuga 1699-1999 (Naples, 2001) pp. 153-160 with fig.). His design follows ancient models and provides an amphitheatre overcrowded by a dome (including the 6 panels). – Minimally flaky, lightly dusted, donkey-eared. Name of the author on the title handwritten completed. Mirror with ownership note.