1578 LE METAMORFOSI DI OVIDIO antique BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED RARE 16th CENTURY!

img{max-width:100%} LE METAMORFOSI DI OVIDIO, RIDOTTE DA GIOVANNI ANDREA DELL'ANGUILARA, IN OTTAVA RIMA. IMPRESSIONE SESTA [...]. CON L'ANNOTATIONI DI M. GIOSEPPE HOROLOGGI, NOVAMENTE CORRETTO, ET RISTAMPATO. CON POSTILLE, ET CON GLI ARGOMENTI NEL PRINCIPIO DI CIASCUN LI... Venice; 1578 Size 6 by 8 1/4" [4]-268 lvs. Renowned translation of the Metamorphoses by Anguillara (1517-1572) who modernised the text converting the verse form to the "ottava rima". Accompanied by annotations by Giuseppe Orologgi, and "argomenti" within ornamental frames and notes by Francesco Turchi. Illustrated with 15 woodcuts in identical decorative frames. Text in 2 columns Printer's mark on title. - Ref. EDIT16 41544. - Not in Adams, STC French, Mortimer, Gamba (other ed.). - Prov. Stamp. mottled calf binding, gilt-ruled covers, frame decorated with angular fleurons, gilt-ornamental spine with raised bands, marbled edges matching endpapers Some wear of the leather, head and tail missing, corners bumped. Front joint cracked, strengthened inside front joint . Very good interior condition Text in Italian =================================== Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution