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Samarang [Java, Dutch East Indies], 1877-1880. 3 volumes. Small folio. 295 x 225 mm., [11 ½ 9 inches]. 7 leaves; 7 leaves; 6 leaves. Textured cloth limp covers; corners a bit bumped; hinges a bit weak, and the first volume loose in binding. The first two volumes contain a nearly..... More
Bergamo: Dalla Stamperia Mazzoleni, 1820. 8vo. 205 x 130 mm., [8x 5 ¼ inches]. [vi], 208, [vi] pp. Illustrated with a portrait designed by N. Bettoni and engraved by Rasos. Original yellow paper wrappers; soiled by dust, part of spine and edges expertly repaired with Japanese paper. “Bella Edizione, Molto..... More
London: Rivingtons, 1863. Two volumes. 8vo. xii, 309 pp. plus one leaf of ads; xii, 353 pp., plus one page of ads. Original brown embossed cloth boards, title in gilt on spine. Near fine copy. Nephew of William and esteemed scholar of Greece and ancient religion. Inscribed to A J...... More
London: Printed by R. Cruttwell and sold by T. Cadell, Jun. and W. Davies, 1798. 8vo. viii, 269 pp. = a final leaf of ads. Original light blue boards, drab paper back strip, joints and head and tail of spine expertly reinforced with Japanese tissue; wanting label. With faults a...... More
Firenze: Presso Giovanni Silvestre, 1819. 8vo. 205 x 130 mm., [8 x 5 inches]. 101, [3] pp.. Illustrated with three engraved plates. Bound in original wrappers, stitched as issued, author and title printed on spine; a bit discoloration with age, minor foxing to the preliminary leaves. The final leaf contains..... More
Vicenza: per Giacomo Amadio, Stamp. Duc. e della Città. Ristampato per il Vendramini Mosca, Stamp. Duc. ec. 1765:. [Reformed Orders and Chapters of the Honorable Guild of the Casolini of this Magnificent City of Vicenza, printed under the Gastaldia of Don Bortolamio Cestari and Don Bortolamio Bergamino, year 1667. –..... More
Colle: Tipografia Pacini e Figli, 1831-32. Three works in one volume. 8vo. 150 x 95 mm., 6 x 3 ¾ inches]. [2], 216 pp.; 220 pp., .[2], 228 pp. Bound in half green morocco, title and decorations gilt on the spine (minor defects to one hinge). A good copy. Three..... More
Milano: P.A. Molina, 1837. 8vo. 240 x 160 mm., [9 ½ x 6 ½ inches].4 leaves, 286 pages, 2 plates outside the text (one folding); original printed wrappers (minor signs of wear to the front wrapper). Ducal Estense censorship stamps on the first and last leaves. A fine, wide-margined copy..... More
London: James Toovey, [Printed at the Chiswick Press], 1880. 8vo. 200 x 130 mm., [8 x 5 ¼ inches]. [iv], [54] pp. Beautifully printed on fine paper at the Chiswick Press and illustrated with decorative initial letters throughout. Bound in early 20th century leather backed, marbled paper boards. With the..... More
Viterbo, Lazio: Various printers:, 1853-61. I. Tariffa dei Generi Infrascritti Pizzicheria. Comune di Vetralla. (Viterbo, Lazio), 1853. II. Tariffa dei Generi di Pizzicheria nel Comnue..... More
Sassari, Sardinia: Grafico Niccoial, Pistoia, ca. 1960. Folio sheet. 235 x 500 mm., [9 ¼ x 19 ½ inches]. Printed on card stock on two sides; one side with images of pasta varieties printed in blue and buff color, the other with title, mailing information, list of 66 varieties and..... More
Milano: Presso Pirotta e Maspero Stampatori-Librai, 1809. 8vo. 235 x 145 mm., [9 ½ x 5 ¾ inches]. 173, [3] pp. Bound in contemporary black leather spine over marbled paper boards; some minor rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, otherwise a very good copy. Printed on very..... More
Venezia: Presso Antonio Graziosi, 1772. 8vo. 185 x 120 mm., [7 ¼ x 4 ¾ inches]. xvi, 312 pp. Bound in contemporary paste-paper boards laced to the text block. Printed on thin paper, some signatures brown with age and some foxing, but generally in good, sound condition. Africo Clementi(fl. 1550-1580)..... More
Napoli: presso Giuseppe Maria Porcelli, 1781. 12mo. 160 x 90 mm., [6 ¼ x 3 ¾ inches]. iv, 151 pp. Bound in contemporary leather backed marbled paper boards and tips; marbled paper boards faced, with some signs of minor water staining to upper cover, joints rubbed, but sound and not..... More
Italy: 17th Century. 127 x 98 mm., [5 x 3 ¾ inches]. [16 p. including final blank]. Italy, 17th century. ..... More
Firenze: Tipografia Barbèra, Bianchi e C., 1857. 8vo. 175 x 115 mm., [7 x 4 ½ inches]. xx, 271 pp. Illustrated with 33 wood engravings in the text. Bound in contemporary leather backed marble paper boards; small worm hold on the spine of the lower board. Stamped ownership mark of..... More
Lecce: Nella pubblica Stamperia di Vincenzo Marino, e Fratelli, 1795. 4to. 240 x 180 mm., [9 ¼ x 7 inches]. 29 leaves plus 1 blank; printed on recto only on light blue paper. Illustrated with a title-page vignette. Bound in prepared paper wrappers decorated with a dot & gold star-bursts..... More
Firenze: All’Insegna dell Stella, 1670. Folio manuscript on Paper. 300 x 205, [11 ¾ x 8 inches]. [10], 64 pp. Bound in contemporary paste paper boards; covers lightly soiled with age. Textblock beautifully written in one very legible hand. Paper stock shows a water mark “A G” over “C”. This..... More
In Milano: Appresso Giuseppe Galeazzi, 1775. 8vo. 225 x 150 mm., [9 x 6 inches]. 40 pp. Illustrated with 2 folding plates with 3 figures, an engraved title-page vignette, and an engraved coat-of-arms on the dedication leaf. The copy at the Biblioteca Nazionale Firenze calls for a portrait if Conte..... More
Firenze: Presso Giuseppe Tofani e Compagno, 1790. 8vo. 215 x 140 mm., [8 ½ x 5 ¾ inches]. [2 ff.], 74 p. [1 ff.]. Illustrated with three hand colored engraved plates. Bound in contemporary paste-paper boards, title letter on spine in ink; covers showing some discoloration with age, minor foxing..... More
In Napoli: presso Vincenzo Orsino e spese di Giuseppe Maria Porcelli, 1777. 8vo. 230 x 140 mm., [8 ½ x 5 ½ inches]. [8] ff, 130 pp. [3]ff. Illustrated with 3 folding plates, bound upside down. Bound in a modern paste paper board binding in the antique style; minor paper..... More
Bergamo: Dalla Tipografia Duci, (1789). 8vo. 190 x 145 mm., [7 ½ x 5 ½ inches]. 68 pp. Bound in original paste paper boards; with some minor soiling to the covers; otherwise, a very good copy. Exceedingly rare study of Enlightenment methods for cultivating vines and making them flourish in..... More
Milano: Coi Tipi di Luigi di Giacomo Pirola, 1840. 8vo. 215 x 135 mm., [8 ½ x 5 ¼ inches]. 16 pp. Original buff colored printed wrappers, stitched as issued; corners dog eared light foxing throughout the text. This copy shows signs of use, but sound and not unattractive. Rare..... More
Feltre: nella Stamperia del Seminario per Odoardo Foglietta, 1751. 4to. 235 x 165 mm., [9 x 6 ½ inches]. [4] ff, [90] pp., [1]f. Bound in early 20th century decorated paper boards. Slight marginal staining on the title page and a small repair to the inner white margin. Slight foxing..... More
Napoli: nella Stamperia dei Fratelli Raimondi, 1781. 4to. 250 x 190 mm., [9 ¾ x 7 ½ inches]. [4] ff., 48 pp. Illustrated with an engraved portrait of the author by Giuseppe Aloja. Bound in early 20th century leather spine over marbled paper boards. Offset from portrait to the title-page..... More
