ARIOSTO, Lodovico (1474-1533) - Orlando Furioso. Birmingham: G. Baskerville, 1773.   Illustrated Italian-language edition of Ariosto's epic poem, born through a collaboration between the Molini brothers, publishers in Paris, the printer John Baskerville in England, and numerous skilled artists and engravers from Paris and London.   4 volumes, 8vo (232 x 145mm). Engraved portrait of the author as frontispiece, 46 engraved plates by Bartolozzi and others after Cipriani, Cochin, Eisen, Monnet, Jean-Michel Moreau the younger and others (some browning and staining, without final blanks). Contemporary calf with gilt decorations on spine and titles on modern labels (rebacked, front cover of first volume detached, general wear). Provenance: Frederick Coykendall (bookplate). (4)

Estimate € 300 - 500

Sold € 280