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ANDREINI, Giovanni Batista (1578-1650). L'Adamo, Sacra Rapresentatione. Milano: Geronimo Bordoni libraro, 1617.
4° (212 x 165mm). Large woodcut on title within architectural border, 40 engraved plates by Cesare Bassani after Carlo Procaccini of which one full-page, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and initials. (Lacking final leaf, repaired tear on a3, few small scattered stains, a small number of leaves closely shaved.) Early 20th-century blue morocco by R. De Coverly, gilt spine and edges. Provenance: H. Powell (tipped in letter to:) -- S.A. Thompson Yates (booklabel).
Second edition of ONE OF THE 'MOST SIGNIFICANT WORKS OF 17TH CENTURY THEATRE' (Vinciana). Andreino's play was first published in 1613. Bassano's illustrations show the imaginative set designs created for the performance, including scenes from Genesis and several fantastic flights of devils and monsters. The author was the son of Francesco and Isabella Andreini, the most famous actors of their age. He had a great success as a comedian in Paris under the name of Leylio and was a favourite of Louis XIII. According to popular belief Milton saw the play during his travels in Italy, which influenced the writing of Paradise Lost. 'The action is grandiose. With the Biblical story which forms the groundwork of the picture are interwoven many extravagances and that spectacular display which so pleased the public' (Joseph Spencer Kennard, The Italian Theatre). Sander notes that some copies of the first edition contain the portrait of the author not present in this copy. The book was reissued in 1617 with a new title-page. BL 17th-Century Italian I, p. 32; Brunet I, 269; Cicognara 1423; Sander 6381; Vinciana 4126.
4° (212 x 165mm). Large woodcut on title within architectural border, 40 engraved plates by Cesare Bassani after Carlo Procaccini of which one full-page, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and initials. (Lacking final leaf, repaired tear on a3, few small scattered stains, a small number of leaves closely shaved.) Early 20th-century blue morocco by R. De Coverly, gilt spine and edges. Provenance: H. Powell (tipped in letter to:) -- S.A. Thompson Yates (booklabel).
Second edition of ONE OF THE 'MOST SIGNIFICANT WORKS OF 17TH CENTURY THEATRE' (Vinciana). Andreino's play was first published in 1613. Bassano's illustrations show the imaginative set designs created for the performance, including scenes from Genesis and several fantastic flights of devils and monsters. The author was the son of Francesco and Isabella Andreini, the most famous actors of their age. He had a great success as a comedian in Paris under the name of Leylio and was a favourite of Louis XIII. According to popular belief Milton saw the play during his travels in Italy, which influenced the writing of Paradise Lost. 'The action is grandiose. With the Biblical story which forms the groundwork of the picture are interwoven many extravagances and that spectacular display which so pleased the public' (Joseph Spencer Kennard, The Italian Theatre). Sander notes that some copies of the first edition contain the portrait of the author not present in this copy. The book was reissued in 1617 with a new title-page. BL 17th-Century Italian I, p. 32; Brunet I, 269; Cicognara 1423; Sander 6381; Vinciana 4126.
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