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MACHIAVELLI, Niccolo (1469-1527). Opere. Milano: Luigi Mussi, 1810-1811.
11 volumes, large 4 (296 x 215mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece to vol.I. Contemporary green marbled calf gilt, covers with border of double fillet and vine roll, the flat spines divided into six compartments, lettering in the second and fifth, the others with repeat overall decoration of 'fish-scales' highlighted with small stars, gilt turn-ins, g.e. (spines slightly discoloured, joints scuffed). Provenance: Duke of Devonshire (Chatsworth bookplate).
LIMITED EDITION OF 220 COPIES SIGNED BY LUIGI MUSSI, this one of 200 in "carta real velina bianca". Brunet III. 1275 ("belle dition"). (11)
11 volumes, large 4 (296 x 215mm). Engraved portrait frontispiece to vol.I. Contemporary green marbled calf gilt, covers with border of double fillet and vine roll, the flat spines divided into six compartments, lettering in the second and fifth, the others with repeat overall decoration of 'fish-scales' highlighted with small stars, gilt turn-ins, g.e. (spines slightly discoloured, joints scuffed). Provenance: Duke of Devonshire (Chatsworth bookplate).
LIMITED EDITION OF 220 COPIES SIGNED BY LUIGI MUSSI, this one of 200 in "carta real velina bianca". Brunet III. 1275 ("belle dition"). (11)