GUAZZO, Stefano (1530-1593) - Dialoghi piacevoli. Venice: Giovanni Antonio Bertano, 1586.   First edition of the political treatise by the renowned Italian humanist which, in the form of a dialogue and along the lines of Machiavelli's Prince, deals with topics related to the government, the prince, the court and the courtier. Of particular interest is the second dialogue which uses as its historical model Petru Cercel, prince of Vallacchia.   4to (190 x 135mm). Printer's device on title, woodcut initials and headpieces (two leaves of the final gathering glued to lower part of internal margin with slight loss of text, some marginal staining and foxing). 18th-century speckled calf, gilt title and decorations on spine, speckled edges (early rebacked preserving parte of original spine, small wormholes and light losses on spine, light wear).

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