Theatre of Maffei, 1730
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Author: Maffei, Francesco Scipione
Title: Teatro del Sig. Marchese Scipione Maffei cioè la tragedia la comedia e il drama non più stampato
Place Published: Verona
Publisher:Gio. Alberto Tumermani
Date Published: 1730
Description:
Author: Maffei, Francesco Scipione
Title: Teatro del Sig. Marchese Scipione Maffei cioè la tragedia la comedia e il drama non più stampato
Place Published: Verona
Publisher:Gio. Alberto Tumermani
Date Published: 1730
Description:
xli, [3], 281, [1] pp. With folding engraved plate; engravings on title page and 4 section titles; woodcut head and tailpieces. (8vo) 19.3x13 cm (7½x5¼"), period vellum.
Handsomely produced edition of Maffei's plays, with engraved illustrations by Francesco and Andrea Zucchi. Maffei's tragedy Merope, included in this collection, achieved great popularity in Italy, and, in translation, throughout Europe. Italian institutional bookplate on front pastedown, no other markings.
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Some wear and discoloration to covers, 1¼x4½" strip of vellum covering missing from lower front board, else very good.
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