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€ 70 - 150
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€ 90
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Venice, Appresso Pietro Valvasense, MDCCLIV (1754). In 4°. Beautiful illustrated frontispiece designed by Ghedini and engraved by Zucchi, vignette on the frontispiece engraved by Andrea Bolzoni based on a drawing by Francesco Pellegrini, large header to the preface letter and numerous other vignettes at the beginning of each scene of the tragedy with portraits of pontiffs and emperors, 4 endpapers, some historiated initials and a large number of typographical decorations, a perfect example. Modern decorated cardboard binding.
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First edition. In this tragedy, Varano succeeded in combining his religious intentions with an effective dramatic core, making it his most esteemed work. Morazzoni and Poggiali, 716: "An original edition, beautiful and uncommon."
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