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Antique Italian “Parnaso Italiano” Literary Collection
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This late 18th century collection of 55 books, bound in animal hide and vellum, is pleasing to both the eye and the mind. From Dante's divine poetry to Petrarch's sonnets of love, and from Machiavelli's political treatises to Boccaccio's captivating tales, the "Parnaso Italiano" collection evokes the intellectual and artistic richness of Italy's literary past.
Collection includes book 2 through 56. Sold in Sets of 5; 11 Sets total.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 5
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1784
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition, with wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8442236770102
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