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Ovidius Naso, Publius. Le Metamorfosi. Ridotte da Gio Andrea dell'Anguillara in ottava rima. Con le annotationi di Gioseppe Horologgi, & gli argomenti, & postille di Francesco Turchi. 8 Bl., 547 S. With copper title (in Pag.), 15 leaf-sized coppers and 15 large engraved head vignettes. 24,5 x 18 cm. ==References== In the 19th century (stronger rubbed, upper capital somewhat burdened, front joint unsightly bursted, the Vdeckel thereby loose) with gold-plated gold-decorated title. (Venice), Bernard Giunta, 1584. Schweiger 689f. (with different collation). See Graesse V, 94. Ebert 15509. Not with Adams. – Later printing of the complete translation into Italian by Andrea dell'Anguillara (1517-1570), first published by Giovanni Griffio in Venice in 1561. "Rare and appreciated for the copper engraved by Giacomo Francho in Italy". "The translation itself has a classical reputation in Italy" (Ebert). Contrary to the information on the copper title, the edition does not provide an abbreviated edition of eight, but the entire text of the 15 books. – Once more, sometimes less flaky and moist, the first layer untied.
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Ovidius Naso, Publius — Le Metamorfosi
Ovid's Metamorphoses in Italian. 15 copperplates and 15 vignettes. 18th-century half-leather binding.
Estimate
600 €
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Price checked 26/09/2026, 14:13:23
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12d 8h 40mLot Details
- Lot #
- 1119
- Currency
- EUR
- Location
- Berlin, DE
- Lot Ends
- 8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
- Auction Ends
- 8 Oct 2026, 23:59:59
- Lots in Auction
- 388