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ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
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In good condition. Early 19th century binding possibly bound for the Imperial Russian Library. Spine worn with dryness along joints and extremes. Gilt work remains intact on spine. Marbled boards are worn and soiled. Appears leather on corners has been removed. Bookplates of two important bibliophiles on front paste down (more information below in description) Text block typically toned, in nice condition overall for age. Light foxing. Free of marginalia. Old hand ownership names on title (late 1500 s or early 1600 s hand) Binding remains tight and intact. Please see photos. Armorial bookplate of Dmitry Buturlin, Russian Empire General and military historian from a noble family of Ratshid stock. He was admitted into the Governing Senate in May 1833 and into the State Council of Imperial Russia in December 1840. He took part in many campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars as aide-de-camp to Prince Pytor Mikhailovich Volkonsky and Alexander I of Russia. In 1823 he went to France to help suppress the Spanish Revolution of 1820 and distinguished himself at the Battle of Trocadero. He was the Librarian of the Imperial Russian Library, and one of the most outstanding book collectors of 19th century Russia. Bookplate of Louis Thompson Rowe (1855-1927) a member of the Bibliographical Society and noted book collector, with many early printed editions. His collection was sold at auction by Hodgson s in 1928 after his untimely death due to a car accident. Seller Inventory # RAREE1589OTYZ
Title: Della Nuova Poesia Overo Delle Difese Del ...
Publisher: Sebastiano dalle Donne
Publication Date: 1589
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1590 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 309 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 309. Seller Inventory # LB990005403169
Quantity: 18 available