Vita Aesopi

Author Written by Aesop Greek

Author Written by Francesco Del Tuppo Italian

Publisher Published by Manfredus de Bonellis Italian

March 27, 1492

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Title: Vita Aesopi
Author: Written by Aesop (Greek, ca. 620–560 BCE)
Author: Written by Francesco Del Tuppo (Italian, 1443/44–1501)
Publisher: Published by Manfredus de Bonellis
Published in: Venice
Date: March 27, 1492
Medium: Printed book with woodcut illustrations.
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
Object Number: 20.89.1
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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