MARMITTA, Giacomo (1504-1561). Rime. Parma: Seth Viotto, 1564.

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MARMITTA, Giacomo (1504-1561). Rime. Parma: Seth Viotto, 1564.

2 parts in one volume 4o (205 x 153 mm). Woodcut printer's device on title, historiated initials, headpieces (light browning to some leaves). Contemporary Italian morocco elaborately gilt, wide intersecting line border, enclosing central shaped compartment built up with small tools including fleur-de-lys, circles, and semicircles, surrounding the lettering: "OVE HA VERA VIRTU SUO ALBERGO FIDO" on upper cover and "BEN CHE BASSO ET HUMILE VENIR M'AFFI DO" on lower cover, edges gilt. (Repaired, with contemporary spine laid down, restored at edges.) Provenance: Leonis S. Olschki (bookplate).

FIRST EDITION. Adams M-623; Gamba 1509.

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