Estimate € 300 - 500
Sold € 280
Auction: 28 February 2024 at 10:00
SANNAZZARO, Jacopo. (1456-1530) - Arcadia. Venice: Eredi di Aldo Manuzio e di Andrea Torresano, 1534. Second Aldine edition of the renowned pastoral work by Jacopo Sannazzaro, one of only three poetic texts in the vernacular printed by Manutius in pocket format. 8vo (145 x 90mm). Printer's device on title and at end (first leaves slightly glued to inner margin, A7 with restoration to lower margin touching some letters without compromising their legibility, small wormhole to inner margin of final leaves, occasional staining). Modern vellum, gilt title on spine label, speckled edges.
Estimate € 300 - 500