Aldo Manuzio

(1547 - 1597)

Descritta da Aldo Mannucci, In Bologna, 1586. In-2° (310x220 mm). [8], 188, [4] p. Beautiful illustrated frontispiece engraved in copper by Agostino Carracci, with oval title supported by angels and Medici coat of arms in the frame, copper-engraved geographical map of Tuscany on p. 6, large figurative initials and beautiful woodcut decorations. Non-contemporary half-leather binding with gold title on the spine. Moisture stain. Ex libris Petri Ginori-Conti.
Added: Della carcere dell'ingiusto esilio e del trionfal ritorno di Cosimo padre della patria. Narrazione genuina tratta dall'Istoria fior. ms. di Giovanni Cavalcanti con illustrazioni, Firenze, Nella stamperia Magheri, 1821, XXX, 304, [2] p., 1 tab. Engraved frontispiece with portrait of "Cosimo, father of the country", signed "G. Canacci incise". Foxing

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