Gasparo Murtola

In Venetia: appresso Euangelista Deuchino et Gio. Batt.a Pulciani, 1608. In-12° (130x70 mm). [16], 531, [1] p. Bianca c. a8. Engraved title page in architectural frame depicting God, Adam and Eve. Woodcut friezes and initials. Contemporary full parchment binding with beautiful calligraphic title on the spine. Abrasion with loss of text on c. a4-5 and a A1 which also has a small tear. Blooms, rare spots. Original edition of the baroque poem in ottava rhyme dedicated to the creation of the world, following the example of Tasso's Created World

Signs of possession; stamps on v. of the title page and at the end