Predieri Luca Antonio Composer (3 results)

8vo, pp. [viii], 60; woodcut ornament to title, large woodcut initial, typographic headpiece; bound in contemporary red silk damask over a carta rustica case, vestigial ties to fore-edge, sewn longstitch and bypass between 4 pierced stations; minimal rubbing to spine, but exceptionally well-preserved.First edition, very rare, of the libretto of an opera performed at Pesaro in 1726, bound in red damask most likely for presentation to the dedicatee, Teresa Borromeo Albani. More commonly titled Merope after its protagonist, the libretto of La tirannide vendicata by Apostolo Zeno (16681750) has been set to music by several composers; the present performance, at Pesaro during Carnival in 1726, was to a now-lost score by Luca Antonio Predieri (16881767), sung by musicians from around Italy listed on A3v. The copy at the University of California Berkeley, though damaged, preserves a contemporary binding in carta rustica with an identical sewing structure, suggesting that our copy may in fact have been bound in a simple and cheap binding with the rest of the edition, before being covered in costly silk damask for presentation. OCLC finds only one copy worldwide, at Berkeley; not in RISM, Library Hub, or OPAC SBN. Language: Italian.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1740 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 68 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: 68 Volume 210 Language: Italian.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1740. 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, Vol:- Volume 210, Pages:- 68, 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. Volume 210 68.