Lot no. 111
MASSOLO, Pietro (1520-1590). Moral Sonnets. Bologna: Aldo Manuzio heirs, 1557. First and only edition, one of the few and very rare prints by Antonio Manuzio with the indication 'Bologna' as place of printing. Antonio Manuzio, forced to leave Venice because of some youthful mistakes, moved to Bologna, where he set up a printing press with the help of his brother Paolo. Only eight editions were printed between 1556 and 1557. 8vo, (154 x 100 mm). Printer's device to title page and colophon (restoration to the lower corner of the last two leaves, some light staining). 20th century rustic paper binding. (1)
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20123 Milano - Italy
07/15/2025
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