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Author: Basini, [Basinio]
Title: Opera Praestantiora
Place: Armini
Publisher: Typographia Albertiniana
Date: 1794
Item # : 210245
Sale Number   437
Lot Number   15
Sale Name    
Rare Books & Manuscripts: A Private San Francisco Library with Important Angling & Sporting Books
Sale Date   09/16/2010
Sale Time   1pm PST
Low Estimate   $ 1,000
High Estimate   $ 1,500
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Description:
2 volumes in 3. [2], xv, [1], [16], 596; [2], 255, [1 blank]; [2], (257)-710, [2] pp. 7 engraved plates (2 folding). (4to) 28x19.7 cm. (11x8") later calf backed boards, morocco spine labels lettered in gilt. First Collected Edition.
First complete edition of the works of Basinio Basini of Parma (1425-1457), a disciple of Vittorino of Feltre and Guarino of Verona.
Condition:
Spines faded, stain at head of spine of Volume 1, short split to head of front joint on Volume 2, Part 1, other light edge wear; occasional foxing; very good.
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