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ALAMANNI, Luigi (1495-1556). Gyrone il cortese. Paris: Chaudiere, 1548.
First edition of this successful poem of chivalry in octave rhyme: Written in the 13th century, Guiron's novel anticipates the adventures of Arthur, Lancelot and Tristan, and recounts the adventures of the fathers of the principal knights of the Round Plate
4to, (228 x 163mm). Woodcut title page with elegant architectural frame and printer's device, text in two columns in cursive font, illustrated initials (some browning). First half 19th century binding with vellum spine, gilt title on label (small woodworm holes to spine). Provenance: 'Biblitoecha del Marchese Filippo Serlupi Crescenzi' ex libris to endpapers. (1)
4to, (228 x 163mm). Woodcut title page with elegant architectural frame and printer's device, text in two columns in cursive font, illustrated initials (some browning). First half 19th century binding with vellum spine, gilt title on label (small woodworm holes to spine). Provenance: 'Biblitoecha del Marchese Filippo Serlupi Crescenzi' ex libris to endpapers. (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
