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CROCE, Giulio Cesare (1550-1609). L'eccellenza et trionfo del Porco, discorso piaceuole. Ferrara: Vittorio Baldini, 1604. 8° (145 x 92mm). Woodcut of a pig on title, ornamental initials, head- and tailpieces. (Occasional light browning.) Modern red morocco, g.e. RARE SECOND EDITION of a charming book discussing the pig in great detail, from the etymology of the name, to its "medicinal" uses, to its virtues of all description. Apparently complete. See Vicaire for 1594 edition, and Catalogo B.IN.G. for 1594 and 1666 editions. G.C. CROCE. Note sollazzevoli di cento enimmi . Siena: n.d. 8° (135 x 90mm). 20 leaves. Title in woodcut architectural frame. Modern blue morocco janseniste by Lloyd, Wallis and Lloyd. Provenance : Philip Hafer (title inscription dated [15?]96, notes in German); Petri Ginori (bookplate). Brunet (II, 428) records a Bologna 1594 edition. [G.C. CROCE.] -- Disgratie di Bartolino dalla Zena . Bologna: Cocchi, n.d. 12° (140 x 70mm). Title woodcut, tailpiece, pasted-on slip with printer's name on title. (Some light spotting.) Modern polished calf. (3)