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[CATHEDRAL BINDING.] Un paniere di frutta dedicato al Bel Sesso dall'autore della botanica e del linguaggio de'Fiori. Milan: Lorenzo Sonzogno, [1832].
Small 8o (122 x 79 mm). Hand-colored engraved frontispiece by V. Ranieri, five colored plates and 4-pp. engraved calendar at end. (A few pale foxmarks at beginning.) Contemporary Italian red morocco cathedral-style binding, covers with large architectural frame in gilt, each cover with two watercolor paintings on paper mounted at center, that of a maiden on front, and a cavaliere on the back, smooth spine gilt, yellow silk endleaves, edges gilt, silk pull attached to rear board; with its original red morocco gilt slipcase.
A charming book, beautifully bound and illustrated, and scarce. No copies are located in Brunet, Hunt, Nissen, Oak Spring Pomona.
Small 8
A charming book, beautifully bound and illustrated, and scarce. No copies are located in Brunet, Hunt, Nissen, Oak Spring Pomona.