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Christmas Special / Antique Books, Autographs and Prints

Thursday 11 December 2025 e Friday 12 December 2025, 03:00 PM • Rome

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Storia

Villani, Giovanni

The first part of the universal histories of his times, 1559

Estimate

€ 180 - 250

Sold

€ 361

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Venice, at the request of Giunti of Florence, 1559. In 4°. 2 parts in one volume, each with its own title page. Printer's device on the title page, historiated initials, some light browning and foxing, contemporary loose parchment binding, handwritten title on the spine, defects. § Together in the lot: Villani M., Stories of Matteo Villani, citizen of Florence. Continuing those of his brother Giovanni. With the addition of his son Filippo , Florence, Giunti's printing house, 1581. In 4°. Printer's device on the title page, historiated initials and woodcut decorations, contemporary loose parchment binding, handwritten title on the spine. Handwritten note on the flyleaf.

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