Presepio Presepi, (ps. van Giuseppe Patrignani) - La santa infanzia di gesu bambino ne’misterj della sua vita santissima - 1707

Extremely rare
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A very rare book about the holy childhood of the baby Jesus in the mystery of his most holy life. Exhibited in songs and prints for up to twelve years.
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This copy is dedicated to the illustrious Seigneur Marquis Franceso Riccardi.
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The author of the book is Presepio Presepi, pseudonym of Giuseppe Antonio Patrignani
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The text of the title page:
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La santa infanzia di gesu bambino ne'misterj della sua vita santissima
Fino a i dodici Anni esposta in cantici e figure da Presepio Presepi
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All' illustrist, Sig, Padron Colondiss.
Il signor marchese Francesco Riccardi,
Figliuolo des sig. March. Cosimo Riccardi
Cantabo Dilecto meo Canticum
Isaiahe c. 5
In Florence
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Nella Stamperia di Michele Nestenus
E Anton Maria Borghigiani 1707
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Contents: Frontispiece; Title page ; front matter: 11 pp. ; 204 pp.
Engraving frontipsice; vignette title page; engraving page 1, 16, 32, 46, 62, 75, 90, 106, 125, 148, 165, 183 (see the photos) .
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Condition report: very good; spine restored once, title shield preserved (photo) ; good book block; good in the band; provenance on the flyleaf; old writing on white flyleaf; stamp 'BIBL. GVST. O. GALLETI FLOR. ' on title page; generally crisp pages and engravings; some foxing or stains here and there; some signs of use and wear; Photos are an integral part of the description.
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I have not been able to find this edition from 1707 anywhere, in any Worldcat library. Really rare.