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MARINELLI, Lucrezia (1571-1653). La nobilta, et l'eccellenza delle donne, co' diffetti, et mancamenti de gli huomini. Venice: Ciotti, 1601.
Second edition, after that of 1600, of the response to Giuseppe Passi's misogynistic text extolling female qualities, their strength and beauty in a society dominated by men. The work includes reflections on various types of women, enriched by literary examples and folk wisdom, challenging the prejudices of the time, while also celebrating women who distinguished themselves in the sciences and arts. The second part of the text presents a long list of male faults, highlighting the contradictions of the patriarchal view..
4to, (205 x 150mm). Printer's device to title page, decorated woodcut initials (small antique restoration to title page, light spotting). Antique carta rustica binding. (1)
4to, (205 x 150mm). Printer's device to title page, decorated woodcut initials (small antique restoration to title page, light spotting). Antique carta rustica binding. (1)
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
ESTIMATE € 600 - 1,000
