Sempione Park in Milan in 1895 based on the Illustrated Century of Sunday xylography by A. Bonamore

Sempione Park in Milan in 1895. Based on the xylography Illustrated Century of Sunday created by A. Bonamore for the weekly Illustrated Century of Sunday, published by Sonzogno since 1889. Under the illustrated part titled “New park in Milan,” taken from no. 307 dated August 11, 1895. The park is depicted with several views, specifically a lake; avenues; a steel bridge; and the northern façade of the castle. Presented in a cardboard cover with watercolor profiles in good condition. 

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