Prev / Next

Books, Autographs & Prints

Wednesday 18 November 2020, 10:30 AM • Rome

76

Berni, Francesco

The first book of the burlesque works, by m. Francesco Berni. Of Messer Gio. Della Casa, of the Varchi, of the Mauro, of m. Bino, Molza, Dolce, & Firenzuola., 1552

Estimate

€ 250 - 350

Sold

€ 256

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Florence, Bernardo Giunta heirs, 1552. In 8th. On the title page the brand depicting a snake coiled around a lily plant that lets the old skin fall to the ground, marginal halos, binding in Moroccan Havana of the 18th century, tears on the headphones. Ex libris by Giacomo Manzoni on the counterplate and from another library

Specialist Notes

Third edition after the princeps of 1548, in an example of illustrious provenance: from the library of Giacomo Manzoni.