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[ENOLOGY] PAOLETTI, Ferdinando (1717-1801). L'arte di fare il vino perfetto e durevole. Florence: Stecchi, Pagani, 1774.
First edition of this scarce work on enology (appearing only once at auction, at Christie's in 2006, RBH) which includes an interesting chapter on the wine trade.
8vo, (190 x 135mm). An engraved plate in the text, title page within engraved border, engraved vignette at start of dedication, uncut (light foxing). Decorated paper wrappers (some wear, spine damaged). (1
8vo, (190 x 135mm). An engraved plate in the text, title page within engraved border, engraved vignette at start of dedication, uncut (light foxing). Decorated paper wrappers (some wear, spine damaged). (1
ESTIMATE € 400 - 600
LOTS
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POLIZIANO, Angelo (1454-1494). Opera omnia. Venice: Aldo Manuzio, 1498.
POLIZIANO, Angelo (1454-1494). Opera omnia. Venice: Aldo Manuzio, 1498.
ESTIMATE € 8.000 - 12.000
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[ROYALS OF FRANCE] . Letter of promotion signed 'Louis'. Paris: 26 January, 1696.
[ROYALS OF FRANCE] . Letter of promotion signed 'Louis'. Paris: 26 January, 1696.
ESTIMATE € 500 - 800