164 - 1666 L'ISTORIA SPAGNUOLA, BRIGNOLE-SALE (1605-1665), ITALIAN ROMANCE

1666 L'ISTORIA SPAGNUOLA, BRIGNOLE-SALE (1605-1665), ITALIAN ROMANCE 'L'Istoria Spagnuola Overo Il Celimauro' is a romantic novel following a Spanish couple in their efforts to be together, despite many obstacles and adventures, from swashbuckling fights to harrowing travels through the wilderness. The author, Anton Giulio Brignole-Sale (1605-1665), son of the 102nd Doge of Genoa, was a Genoese senator himself and the Marquess of Groppoli in Tuscany. In 1643 he was made ambassador to Philip IV of Spain, where he served with great success for many years. This 1666 edition was published in the city of Venice for one Tomasini. The binding of this book is of fine vellum, with beautiful gothic lettering to the spine. The front pastedown is affixed with a 1911 bookplate of G. Salomone of Nicosia. 488 pp. Dimensions: 5 5/8 x 3 1/4 in., (14.3 x 8.3 cm.) Condition: Good overall with binding still tight, some minor wear to vellum consistent with age. Foxing to pages consistent with age, text still clear and legible. Some pages of slightly differing size due to original printer's error. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.