Bidspirit auction | 1549 ILLUSTRATED CHIVALRIC NOVEL BY

1549 ILLUSTRATED CHIVALRIC NOVEL BY LOUIS ALAMANNI ANTIQUE GIRONE IL CORTESE - ALAMANNI, Louis (1495-1556). Girone il cortese. Venice: Comin da Trino, 1549 Illustrated first edition (second overall) of this chivalric novel by Luigi Alamanni. Size 6 1/4 by 8 1/4” (203 x 145mm) Title-page within an elegant woodcut frame with a portrait of an ancient poet crowned with laurel, 24 woodcuts in the text at the beginning of each chapter, woodcut initials, text in italics in two columns Trimmed, some marginal light staining First half of the 20th century binding with leather spine and gilt title. Provenance: Della libreria di D. Cesare Belli...a 1696 (ownership inscription to title-page) Text in Italian. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.