By Bartolommeo Gamba
Milan   Dakka Stamperia Reale
6” by 4” [5], 6-465, [4], 472-722, [1pp]
The second edition of this Italian reference work, a bibliographical work on books written about the Italian language.
By Bartolommeo Gamba

1812 Series Dell’ Edizioni de’ Testi de Lingua Italiana

Milan   Dakka Stamperia Reale
6” by 4” [5], 6-465, [4], 472-722, [1pp]
The second edition of this Italian reference work, a bibliographical work on books written about the Italian language.
£120.00
: 0.5kgs / : 714P25

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Description

Leather Binding

In the original Italian.

The second edition of this work.

Complete as two volumes bound in one.

The work is paginated continuously, with a title page for the second part after page 465.

A bibliographical work, referencing books published between 1257 and 1695 that focus on language, particularly the Italian language.

Referencing works by Guidotta de Bologna, Dante, Giacomo Colonna, Giovanni Boccaccio, Gabriello Chiabrera, Benedetto Menzini, and more.

Written by Bartolommeo Gamba, an Italian writer and bibliographer. Gamba was an avid collector of books, and left a large library when he died.

Condition

In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, sound. Rubbing has caused loss of leather and paper to the boards and spine. A little discolouration to the boards and spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, though the title page is age-toned, and generally clean, with spots. Tidemark to the first few pages. Tidemark to the tail of pages 441 to 508.

Good

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