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BOCCACCIO, Giovanni (1313-1375). Il Decameron. Venice: Alessandro Vecchi, 1597.
First edition of the Decameron published by Vecchi, using Leonardo Salviati's version first published in 1582 and woodcuts from Giolito's edition of 1546. Each novella of the Decameron opens with an engraved vignette, plus one for the opening of the 'giornata decima'.
4to, (198 x 140 mm). Printer's device to title page, 102 woodcut illustrations in text (browning and spotting). Contemporary vellum binding with handwritten title to spine. Provenance: 'Antonio Orfetti' antique signature on the endpapers. (1)
4to, (198 x 140 mm). Printer's device to title page, 102 woodcut illustrations in text (browning and spotting). Contemporary vellum binding with handwritten title to spine. Provenance: 'Antonio Orfetti' antique signature on the 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
