Count Dandolo (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Bound in quarter cloth over boards. The front cover and the first few pages up to the title page are detached, though not from each other. The rear cover is loose but still attached and there is a little wear to the spine. The text of 365 is largely clean, with two fold-out tables as well as two fold-out plates. This copy is signed on the front pastedown by Henry Stevens, American bookseller and library curator for the British Museum, Smithsonian, Library of Congress, John Carter Brown Library, and other institutions. There is also a neat inked inscription from 1833 to the front flyleaf.

Paper Boards. Condition: G+. No Jacket. First Edition. Book has bumped corners, cover wear, missing the spine, foxed interior. Two previous owner bookplates, the first is that of Flora Mure Campbell Marchioness of Hastings and 6th Countess of Loudoun. The second belongs to Sir Patrick Keith Murray of Ochtertyre 8th Baronet. Scarce. Book.

Condition: Good. 16mo., 365 pp. (& 2 leaves of folded plates), Black Buckram, Very Good with slight toning to text block, some edge wear to a few pages. 20th Century rebinding. Illustrated plates. Count Vincente Dandolo's translation of Dell'arte de governare i bachi da seta. Some pages uncut.

Condition: Good. First edition. Later cloth. Engraved frontipiece and two fold-out plates.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. An exceptional example of the scarce first English language edition of Count Dandolo's illustrated guide to raising silk-worms. The scarce first English language translation of this work.Illustrated with one engraved plate, two folding engraved plates, and two folding text tables. Collated, complete.Dandolo offers a guide to cultivating silk worms, with discussion of caterpillars, suitable food for silk worms, hatching the worms, rearing during their seven ages of growth, and the cultivation of their silk.Rebound, with endpapers renewed.With the bookplate of English cleric, academic, theologian and biographer George D'Oyly to the front pastedown.The work of Count Vincenzo Dandolo, an Italian chemist and agriculturist. Rebound in cloth, with endpapers renewed, and label laid down to back strip. Externally, fine. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Title page a touch age toned with the odd spot, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Very Good Indeed. book.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Italian. Language: Italian. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1834. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Italian, Pages:- 242, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 242 242.