JOVIO (Paolo). Histories of Paolo Jovio Comois, bishop of No - Lot 1

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JOVIO (Paolo). Histories of Paolo Jovio Comois, bishop of No - Lot 1
JOVIO (Paolo). Histories of Paolo Jovio Comois, bishop of Nocera, on the things done and happened in his time in all parts of the world. Translated from Latin into French, for the second edition, by Denis Sauvage. Paris, from the printing house of Olivier de Harsy, 1570. 2 volumes bound in 1 volume in-folio, period binding in full calf, cold fillet and a gilt fillet framing the boards, decorative gilt medallion in the center, ornate spine, gilt title. Numerous binding flaws with some missing leather. Title, volume 1- 21 ff. n.c.- 435 pp. - title, volume 2 26 ff.n.c.- 650 pp. 1 f. completed. The two flyleaves and the printer's proof are almost detached. Body of work clean, collated and complete. A small lack of paper at the top of the first title and a tear on pages 367/368 without missing, some quires slightly browner. Second edition of the first French translation by Denis Sauvage, the first part is dedicated to Catherine de Medici, the second to Marguerite de France, duchess of Berry, only sister of Henri II. Important work on history written by a great Italian historian, in a beautiful 16th century edition.
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