De' ragguagli di Parnaso: Centuria prima-seconda

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Most important work of Italian satirist, Trajano Boccalini (1556-1613), of 17th Century Italy. Under the allegorical guise of Apollo’s realm, Bocalini was able to satirize contemporary society, politics and literature gaining widespread appeal in Baroque Europe.

In 2 volumes, with individual title pages; separate pagination; register continuous.

Contemporary Dark green morocco binding by Simier with arms of Duchesse de Barry (1798-1870). Egg-and-dart embossed outer border on front and back covers.

With printer's devices on title pages of both volumes.

De' ragguagli di Parnaso: Centuria prima-seconda, Johannes Blaeu (Dutch)

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