Lot 1030
1030
GIANNETTASIUS, N.P. Halieutica. Naples, J. Raillard, 1689. 245, (3) pp. W. engr. ti. & engr. front. 12°. Cont. vellum. (Name entry on ti., a few marg. stains).
Extremely rare first edition of ten books of verse celebrating the sea, fish/fishing, and generally everything connected with salt water. It is illustrated with an original suite of engravings by F. de Louvement and Hubert Vincent, after designs by Francesco Solimena. - Olschki, Choix 11944; Westwood & Satchell, Bibl. Piscatoria, p. 106; Brit. Libr., Cat. 17th c. Italian Books, p. 394.€ 400
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