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De' ragguagli di Parnaso: Centuria prima-seconda

1669
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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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: De' ragguagli di Parnaso: Centuria prima-seconda
  • Printer: Johannes Blaeu (Dutch)
  • Author: Girolamo Briani (Italian, 1581–1646)
  • Binder: Simier
  • Author: Traiano Boccalini (Italian, 1556–1613)
  • Date: 1669
  • Geography: Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Dimensions: 2 volumes: [16], 471, [55] pages; 415, [41], 139, [25] pages; Height: 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Jayne Wrightsman, 2008
  • Object Number: PN6231.P6 B63 1669
  • Curatorial Department: Thomas J. Watson Library

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