Doni (Antonio Francesco): I Marmi, Venice, per Francesco Marcolini, 1552-53, 4 parts in one, 4to, first edition, woodcut publisher's devices, including a device of globes on first title and Marcolini truth devices at the end of each part within his scroll-work border, 44 woodcut illustrations including 3 repetitions, 19th-century vellum. [Adams D824; Brunet II, 813; Cicognara 115; Gamba, Testi di Lingua 1368; Mortimer Italian Books I, 165; Olschki pt. 4 4479]

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Doni (Antonio Francesco): I Marmi, Venice, per Francesco Marcolini, 1552-53, 4 parts in one, 4to, first edition, woodcut publisher's devices, including a device of globes on first title and Marcolini truth devices at the end of each part within his scroll-work border, 44 woodcut illustrations including 3 repetitions, 19th-century vellum. [Adams D824; Brunet II, 813; Cicognara 115; Gamba, Testi di Lingua 1368; Mortimer Italian Books I, 165; Olschki pt. 4 4479]

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In part 2 a dialogue is given on the value of printing, with Gutenberg named as the inventor of printing in the year 1440. There is also a tribute to Aldo Manuzio. The majority of illustrations are taken from a set of Ariosto blocks, possibly borrowed from Francesco Rampazetto.

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