De' ragguagli di Parnaso: Centuria prima-seconda

1669

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Most important work of Italian satirist, Trajano Boccalini (1556-1613), of 17th Century Italy. Under the allegorical guise of Apollo’s realm, Bocalini was able to satirize contemporary society, politics and literature gaining widespread appeal in Baroque Europe.

In 2 volumes, with individual title pages; separate pagination; register continuous.

Contemporary Dark green morocco binding by Simier with arms of Duchesse de Barry (1798-1870). Egg-and-dart embossed outer border on front and back covers.

With printer's devices on title pages of both volumes.

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Title: De' ragguagli di Parnaso: Centuria prima-seconda
Printer: Johannes Blaeu (Dutch)
Author: Girolamo Briani (Italian, 1581–1646)
Binder: Simier
Author: Traiano Boccalini (Italian, 1556–1613)
Date: 1669
Geography: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dimensions: 2 volumes: [16], 471, [55] pages; 415, [41], 139, [25] pages; Height: 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Jayne Wrightsman, 2008
Object Number: PN6231.P6 B63 1669

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