[CACCIA] - PLUTARCO (47 d.C. - 120 d.C. ca) - Dialogo di Plutarco circa l'avertire de gl'animali. Venice: Bartolomeo Imperatore, 1545.   Rare edition on the market "of a dissertation in the form of a dialogue on hunting, where the greater or lesser intelligence of animals, both terrestrial and marine, is highlighted.. and many episodes about the intelligence and cleverness of dogs are also narrated". Ceresoli p.426.   8vo (150 x 100mm). Printer's device on title (without final blank, E with reinforcement to inner margin, occasional staining, some browning and foxing). 19th-century half-calf, gilt decorations on spine, marbled covers, blue edges (some light spots and light wear). Provenance: falconry (inscription on front endpaper).

Estimate € 200 - 300

Sold € 240