Zoology Bossi, Luigi Dei basilischi, dragoni, ed altri animali creduti favolosi. Dissertazione epistolare con figure in rame. With 3 copper plates. Milan, Luigi Veladine, 1791. 144 pages. 8°. Mod. Parchment binding with calligraphic RT. First edition. Not in Nissen, Adler and in Cat. Brit. Mus. (N. H.). Only one copy in COPAC. - Luigi Bossi (1758 - 1835) was an Italian archivist, historian and writer. His present work, a herpetological curiosity, deals with basilisks, dragons and other mythical creatures. - Front inside cover with small bookbinding label and ex-libris Kraig Adler. Untrimmed on all sides, clean and well-preserved. Very good copy. Extremely rare. Zoology. - Modern parchment binding with calligraphic spine title. First edition. Not published by Nissen, Adler and in Cat. Brit. Mus. (N. H.). Only one copy in COPAC. - Luigi Bossi (1758 - 1835) was an Italian archivist, historian and writer. His present work, a herpetological curiosity, deals with basilisks, dragons and other mythical creatures. - Front inside cover with small bookbinder's label and ex-libris Kraig Adler. Untrimmed on all sides, clean and well-preserved. Very good copy. Extremely rare. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.