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Venice, by Domenico Nicolino: for Giouambattista, Marchio Sessa, et fratelli, 1564. In 2°. Portrait of the author within an elaborate border on the title, 96 woodcut illustrations in the text and initials, Sessa mark at the end, slight marginal halos otherwise perfect example, SUMPTUOUS ROMANTIC BINDING IN FULL CALFSKIN , with metal plates, studs and cornerstones, gold decorations on the covers and spine.
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SUMPTUOUS EXAMPLE OF THE "NASONE" EDITION
The famous edition of Sansovino, also called “Edizione del Nasone” for the imposing portrait, and the first to print together the comments of Landino and Vellutello. The woodcuts are those used for the Marcolini edition of 1544, but the portrait was printed for the first time in this edition.
Mambelli, 40.
The famous edition of Sansovino, also called “Edizione del Nasone” for the imposing portrait, and the first to print together the comments of Landino and Vellutello. The woodcuts are those used for the Marcolini edition of 1544, but the portrait was printed for the first time in this edition.
Mambelli, 40.
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