Lucca: della Tipografia Bertini, 1826. Rare edition of this modest publication of wedding poetry dedicated to bride, Francesca Cosi del Vollia and her husband the noted engraver Antonio Viviani. This affectionate series of congratulatory poems includes sonnets by Leonardo Cardella, a local priest from Lucca, Domenico Ricchi, and the noted..... More

Venezia: Appresso Modesto Fenzo, 1782. 8vo. 152 x 108 mm., (6 x 4 ¼ inches). [ii], xxiv, 244 pp. Bound in contemporary paste paper board, paper spine; soiled and showing some wear, but an attractive copy. First edition. This rare novel by Casanova was based on the original publication of..... More

Milano: dall Tipografia dell'Autore, 1828. 4 volumes. 8vo. 227 x 150 mm (9 x 6 inches). xvi, 332, [2] pp; 382, [2] pp. viii, 430 [2] pp. vii, [1], 304 pp. Illustrated with 34 aquatint illustrations by Angelo Biasoli, 3 genealogical tables, and illustrations in the text. Uncut copy in..... More

Florence: All' Insegna del Centauro, 1740-1764 & 1767-1768. First Series, 27 volumes of 29. 4to. Each annual volume consists of 52 numbers, printed in 8-page issues. Volumes 1-25 bound in publisher’s boards; vols 28-29 bound in contemporary half vellum with morocco labels, marbled boards. Missing volumes 26 & 27. Some..... More

Paris and Rome: EM Paul, L. Huard et Guillemin and I. Rossi, 1894. Two parts in one volume. 8vo. 237 x 152 mm. (9 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches). ii, 315, [1] pp.; [2], 308 pp. Late 19th century half vellum over decorated paper boards, edges rubbed but a sound..... More

Firenze: Grazioli, 1791. Small 4to. 175 x 125 mm (7 x 4 ¾ inches). 99 pp. Illustrated with a hand colored engraving designed by Giuseppe Piattoli and engraved by Vascellini. Later decorated paste paper boards. Very good copy. Rare first edition. Very attractive copy of Rastrelli’s poem that satirizes a century’s..... More

Venitia: appresso Pietro de I Franceschi, & Nepoti, 1574. 4to. [12], 327 [i.e. 330], [58] pp. Illustrated with title-page vignettes on both title leaves and 46 three-part woodcuts, one at the opening of each Canto. Contemporary vellum, leather spine label, marbled edges; small tear to margin of p. [12] of..... More