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LOT 1677

Books - Graziani - Scielta de Concetti

PUBLISHED 1592 A.D.

6 1/8 x 4 3/8 in. (272 grams, 15.5 x 11 cm).

Gratiano Gratiani Granarense, Scielta de concetti, di Gratiano Gratiani first edition, published Venice, 1592; full vellum, gold block titling to spine 'GRATIA / SCIELT / D CONC' and foreparts of a winged creature; xvi pp + 206 numbered leaves (= 413pp); inked notation to p.xvi expunged; initials 'R.I.S.S.' to inside front cover. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex libris David M. Miller.
Property of a Hertfordshire lady, by inheritance.

CONDITION

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LOT 1677

Books - Graziani - Scielta de Concetti

Sold for (Inc. bp): £124

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