Hardcover
1614 · Venezia
by Remigio Fiorentino, Nannini (Translator); Francesco Valegio (Artist and Engraver)
Venezia: Nicolo Misserini, 1614. Later printing. Hardcover. fair. Quarto. [24], 496, 44pp. Original leather spine over decorative paper covered boards. Title-page in red and black lettering within allegorical frame. Decorative initials and head- and tailpieces. Fascinating work compiling all the epistles and gospels to be read throughout the year during Church services. This book is profusely illustrated with 12 woodcut vignettes and 63 out of 64 copper engravings by Francesco Valegio (frontispiece missing). Some age wear on binding with head of spine partly chipped. Corners and edges heavily rubbed. Previous owner's bookplate on inside of front board (truncated)