De' ragguagli di Parnaso: Centuria prima-seconda
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.
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.
Artwork Details
- 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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