GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO EARLY PRINTED BOOK

In Latin, Basle, September 1532. Edited by Jacobus Micyllus. Early white vellum cover, now in a wood case. Peri Genealogicas (graece) Deorum, Libri Quindecim, cum annotationibus Iacobi Micylli. Eiusdem de Montium, Sylvarum, Fontium, Lacuum, Fluviorum, Stagnorum, & marium nominibus. Liber I. Huc accessit rerum, & fabularum scitu dignarumcopiosus index. Basle: Iohannes Herwagen September 1532. 34 unnumbered leaves, 504 pages, 2 ununbered leaves, with woodcut printer’s device on title and last leaf, 13 full page woodcut genealogical trees, and numerous figurative woodcut initials, partly in Greek. First Micyllus edition, (first 1472). Adams B 2173; VD 16 B 5846; Heitz/Bernoulli 126 and 127 (for the printer’s devices); Butsch I, plate 59 (for the initials). Edited and with commentary by Jacob Micyllus (1503-1558), German humanist, professor for Greek at University of Heidelberg. (Cond: spine cover in need of restroration, bug damage, some discoloration) Dimensions: Condition Report: All lots are subject to the terms and conditions of the auction and are sold AS-IS without any guarantees. There are no returns or refunds solely based on condition. All cataloged entries are strictly statements of opinion of the cataloger and/or the auction gallery and should not be interpreted as fact. Any absence of a condition report does not imply that the item is in perfect and/or good condition. Please request a condition report and any additional photos and/or information prior to bidding. AGOPB does not pack or ship any items but can assist with a list of packers and shippers, and in some instances assist with packing and shipping. It is suggested that all bidders receive a quote to pack and ship prior to bidding at the auction. Please contact info@agopb.com for a list of recommended shippers.