Emblemata.- Camilli (Camillo) Imprese illustri di diversi coi discorsi, first edition, Venice
Emblemata.- Camilli (Camillo) Imprese illustri di diversi coi discorsi, 3 parts in 1, first edition, collation: a4 A-L8 M4, A-F8, A-C8 D4, engraved architectural titles of different designs, 108 engraved emblematic devices within elegant borders by Girolamo Porro, woodcut initials and tail-pieces, part 1 M4 blank, occasional spotting or light staining / water-staining, lightly browned, 17th century mottled calf, gilt spine in compartments and with later but to style light brown leather label, joints splitting, but holding firm, spine ends worn, some worming and extensive scuffing to covers, small 4to (201 x 135mm.), Venice, Francesco Ziletti, 1586.*** In this work, dedicated to Ferdinando de' Medici, Camilli provides the device & motto of the most illustrious families of Italy. In addition to his lines of verse to accompany each emblem he provides a commentary on the allegorical symbolism.Literature: Landwehr Romanic, 202; Praz, p. 296; Mortimer Italian, 99; Cicognara 1870; EDIT 16 CNCE 8702.
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Emblemata.- Camilli (Camillo) Imprese illustri di diversi coi discorsi, 3 parts in 1, first edition, collation: a4 A-L8 M4, A-F8, A-C8 D4, engraved architectural titles of different designs, 108 engraved emblematic devices within elegant borders by Girolamo Porro, woodcut initials and tail-pieces, part 1 M4 blank, occasional spotting or light staining / water-staining, lightly browned, 17th century mottled calf, gilt spine in compartments and with later but to style light brown leather label, joints splitting, but holding firm, spine ends worn, some worming and extensive scuffing to covers, small 4to (201 x 135mm.), Venice, Francesco Ziletti, 1586.*** In this work, dedicated to Ferdinando de' Medici, Camilli provides the device & motto of the most illustrious families of Italy. In addition to his lines of verse to accompany each emblem he provides a commentary on the allegorical symbolism.Literature: Landwehr Romanic, 202; Praz, p. 296; Mortimer Italian, 99; Cicognara 1870; EDIT 16 CNCE 8702.
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