Giovanni Battista GIRALDI CINZIO
Euphimia
Apresso Giulio Cesare Cagnacini|in Venetia [Venice] 1583|9 x 13.50 cm|relié
Rare and unique first edition, posthumous, of this play, which was composed around 1560.
At the colophon, a different address: Apresso Paulo Zanfretti. Printed in italics. A portrait of the author in medallion on the verso of the first leaf, within a rich frame. Dedication to Dom Césare d'Este. Printer's device on title page. Brunet, II, 1607.
Full glazed blonde calf binding of the 18th century. Smooth spine decorated with 5 small fleurons. Red morocco title label. Triple fillet frame on boards. Rubbing. Spine browned.
Tragedy in verse in 5 acts written on the classical model, with chorus. Euphimia, daughter of the King of Corinth, marries Acharisto, her father's servant, whil
At the colophon, a different address: Apresso Paulo Zanfretti. Printed in italics. A portrait of the author in medallion on the verso of the first leaf, within a rich frame. Dedication to Dom Césare d'Este. Printer's device on title page. Brunet, II, 1607.
Full glazed blonde calf binding of the 18th century. Smooth spine decorated with 5 small fleurons. Red morocco title label. Triple fillet frame on boards. Rubbing. Spine browned.
Tragedy in verse in 5 acts written on the classical model, with chorus. Euphimia, daughter of the King of Corinth, marries Acharisto, her father's servant, whil
€800