Lot n° 20  | Auction 625

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Auction: 19 September 2023 at 10:00

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[BRESCIA] - CAPRIOLO, Elia (XV sec.) - Delle historie bresciane libri dodeci. Ne' quali si vede l'origine et antichità [..] sino all'anno 1585. Brescia: Pietro Maria Marchetti, 1585.   First vernacular edition of the work composed in Latin by Elia Capriolo and published for the first time in 1505. The text was translated by Patrizio Spini, who continued the original work compiling the history of Brescia until 1585.   4to (210 x 155mm). Printer's device on title, woodcut initials (waterstain on the lower margin of the first gatherings, hole due to ink at leaf 2I2 with loss of some letters, some light staining, browning, occasional light foxing and soiling). Late 18th-century quarter calf, gilt title on label on spine and blindstamped date (some wear and wormholes on spine ends and joints).


Estimate € 300 - 500

Sold € 280

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