Chivalry poems. Olivieri di Castiglia et Artus di Dalgarve. Venezia, Francesco Portonari, 1552 8vo; Binding in marbled boards; leaves 8, 78, 2; Printer's device on Titlepage, repeated at the end, illustrated initials. Marks of use, good copy.
Very rare first Italian edition. This masterpiece of Spanish literature of chivalry, which tells of the adventures in England and Ireland of Olivieri and Artus, was translated into Italian by Francis Portonari himself. The lot in offered with a valid license.
Chivalry poems. Olivieri di Castiglia et Artus di Dalgarve. Venezia, Francesco Portonari, 1552 8vo; Binding in marbled boards; leaves 8, 78, 2; Printer's device on Titlepage, repeated at the end, illustrated initials. Marks of use, good copy.
Very rare first Italian edition. This masterpiece of Spanish literature of chivalry, which tells of the adventures in England and Ireland of Olivieri and Artus, was translated into Italian by Francis Portonari himself. The lot in offered with a valid license.
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