PIGNA, Giovanni Battista (1529-1575) - De principibus Atestinis historiarum libri 8. Ferrara: Vittorio Baldino, 1585-84.   A copy with the coat of arms on title in contemporary handcolouring and decorated in gilt of this history dedicated to the Dukes of Ferrara.   Folio (302 x 220mm). Elegant engraved coat of arms of the Este family surrounded by the coats of arms of the most illustrious exponents of the family on title in contemporary handcolouring and decorated in gilt, head and tail-pieces and woodcut initials, with final blank (title lightly soiled, occasional light browning). Modern half vellum, title on spine label, red edges.

Estimate € 700 - 1,000