FERRETTI, Francesco. Diporti notturni del mediterraneo. Ancona, Francesco Salvioni, 1579 [1580].
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8vo, mm. 145x95; stiff vellum binding, title written on the spine, blue edges; pp. 16 nn, including Title-page engraved, 188, 16 nn.; Printer’s mark on the Title-page and Initials and Finals illustrated, round and italic type. Architectonic Title-page, 3 plates at double page, 2 full page,
28 maps of islands within the text, all engraved in copper. In last blank page manuscripted note: “Per Ill.o Enea Ferretti”.
ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATED EDITION. This rare treaty provides geographical concepts, science and mathematics. The geographical part is the main body of the work: the 28 maps depicting the main islands of the Mediterranean represented with the unusual circular shape, are finely carved by Michelangelo Marelli. Each map is enclosed within an ornamental frame, and shows the lines of the winds: the title, at the top, is expressed by the formula reasonably 'Forma et true posture of the Island.
Mortimer 184. Olschki 4539; Cockle 548; Shirley T.FRR-1a. - Nordenskiold Collection I, p.156 no.73; Stylianou 81, Navari 33; Zacharaki, Scutari 1499.1003 to 1518.1022; King, pp. 62.3.
Nice specimen. Il lotto viene venduto provvisto di licenza d'esportazione.THE LOT IS OFFERED WITH A VALID EXPORT LICENCE
28 maps of islands within the text, all engraved in copper. In last blank page manuscripted note: “Per Ill.o Enea Ferretti”.
ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATED EDITION. This rare treaty provides geographical concepts, science and mathematics. The geographical part is the main body of the work: the 28 maps depicting the main islands of the Mediterranean represented with the unusual circular shape, are finely carved by Michelangelo Marelli. Each map is enclosed within an ornamental frame, and shows the lines of the winds: the title, at the top, is expressed by the formula reasonably 'Forma et true posture of the Island.
Mortimer 184. Olschki 4539; Cockle 548; Shirley T.FRR-1a. - Nordenskiold Collection I, p.156 no.73; Stylianou 81, Navari 33; Zacharaki, Scutari 1499.1003 to 1518.1022; King, pp. 62.3.
Nice specimen. Il lotto viene venduto provvisto di licenza d'esportazione.THE LOT IS OFFERED WITH A VALID EXPORT LICENCE
