Lot 1031
1031
GIANNETTASIUS, N.P. Piscatoria et nautica. Naples, 1685. (8), 246, (2) pp. W. engr. front. & 9 engr. plates. Fine cont. cf. w. raised bands & red label. (A bit browned/foxed in places).
Two lengthy poems, the Piscatoria, on fishing, in 13 eclogues, Nautica, regarding seafaring, is in eight books. This poem contains a description of the discovery of the New World by Columbus (pp. 236-246). - Extremely rare edition. Westwood & Satchell, p.106, notes "The edition of 1685 is beautifully printed, with plates. All are scarce."€ 260
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