Lot 987
987
TACITUS. Opere. Con la traduzione in volgar Fiorentino del Sig. B. Davanzati. Florence, P. Nesti, 1637. (52), 465, (11) pp. Fol. Cont. vellum w. raised bands, red label & yellow edges.
First edition of Davanzati's "chef d'oeuvre". An effort to proof that the Italian language could match the French in clarity and effectiveness. The work was very successful and reprinted as late as 1803. Text in Latin and Italian. - Rare. Gamba, 939; Schweiger II, 1028; Brunet V, 639; NBG 13, 198 (first ed. 1658?!).€ 340
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