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Venice, Simone Galignani, 1574. In 4o. Frontispiece within an elaborate figured architectural frame, large letterpress mark in the colophon, xylographic initials, 23 half-page chalcographic illustrations, light water puddle on the first papers and sporadic reddening, coeval parchment binding with title and author handwritten along the back small spots.
Specialist Notes
First edition of Porcacchi's work, illustrated by the splendid copper engravings by Girolamo Porro which, placed at the opening of each chapter, reproduce scenes of funeral ceremonies according to the ancient use of different peoples, from the Romans to the "Egyptians" and the "Scithi". The plates, which were inspired by the figures of Woeiriot from the Pinax iconicus antiquorum published in Lyon in 1556, exalt the talent and qualities of the engraver. Choix V, 5108; Hiler 718; Adams P, 1903; Mortimer 395.
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