[Como]. First edition of the work by SigismondoBoldoni,Lariuscui accedunt Episto…

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[Como]. First edition of the work by SigismondoBoldoni,Lariuscui accedunt Epistolae triginta selectae, in the Avignon edition of 1776, with engraved portrait of the author on the frontispiece, within coeval bazzana binding with phytomorphic friezes and gold title on gusset on spine. Volume containing Paolo Giovio's famous description of Lake Como Descriptio Larii Lacus. Also in the lot is the Italian edition of Giovio, Como and the Lario in Ostinelli's 1795 Como edition, andLusus ad M. Antonium Baldinum fratris filium by Bernardino Baldini of 1586 with pages 43-46 and 79-80 in facsimile. (3)

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[Como]. First edition of the work by SigismondoBoldoni,Lari

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William Raymond Dommersen (1850–1927) Figures on the shore of Lake Como; Figures on a cliff path with Cattaro beyond A pair, the former signed W.Dommerson (lower left), the latter signed W.Dommerson (lower right) Both oil on canvas Each 30.6 x 45.6cm; 12 x 18in (2)

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