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AVISO DE FAVORITI ET DOTTRINA DE CORTIGIANI
con la commendatione de la uilla ...
By Antonio de Guevara
[Venice; 1559] - dated in colophon
Lacks title page (replaced with period manuscript)
207 (of 208 pp.)
Original vellum binding (worn, with some damages) with manuscript title and date to the spine, back cover with period manuscript, manuscript title to the lower edge
Lacks back endpaper, new front endpaper, some occasional faded dampstains
size: 4 by 5.5"
Text in Italian
Reserve: $400.00
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con la commendatione de la uilla ...
By Antonio de Guevara
[Venice; 1559] - dated in colophon
Lacks title page (replaced with period manuscript)
207 (of 208 pp.)
Original vellum binding (worn, with some damages) with manuscript title and date to the spine, back cover with period manuscript, manuscript title to the lower edge
Lacks back endpaper, new front endpaper, some occasional faded dampstains
size: 4 by 5.5"
Text in Italian
Reserve: $400.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1559 AVISO DE FAVORITI ET DOTTRINA DE CORTIGIANI antique vellum binding 16th C
Estimate $500-$600
Starting Price
$200
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15th-19th Century Antique Books
Jun 04, 2026 3:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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