Folio. 181 + 134pp. Charming allegorical title vignette with a view of Piacenza in the background, engraved joint Bourbon and Habsburg arms and historiated initial at beginning of dedication engraved vignette and historiated initial heading to each of the 8 cantos, and engraved tail-piece at end, Contemporary marbled boards; rebacked in sheep, gilt. A f�te-book in honour of the wedding of the Infant Ferdinand of Spain to Maria Amalia Archduchess of Austria, sumptuously printed on thick paper on behalf of the city of Piacenza and illustrated with charming vignettes. The dedication to the princely couple is by the prior, and the city elders. The text consists of eigbt cantos (in eight-line verses) each composed by a local notable: Marchese Francesco Saverio Baldini, Conte Carlo Carasi, Conte Antonio Maria Scotti of S. Giorgio, Conte Carlo Scribani Rossi, Marchese Francesco d Aragona Appiani of Piombino, Conte Giovanni Scotti of Sarinato, Marchese Giambatista Lando delle Caselle, and Abbate Giampaolo Maggi. The title vignette, the heraldic device, and the cul-de-lampe are engraved by the Piacenzan artist Pietro Perfetti. The illustrated allegorical chapter headings are engraved by Giuseppe Terni after designs by Mussi. A neat title repair without loss, blank tailend corners of first quire lightly finger-stained, otherwise a remarkably fresh tall copy with only very occasional insignificant traces of usage. Rare. Not listed in Cicognara, nor in Lipperheide. Seller Inventory # 1293

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Title: Il Congresso negli Elisi [.] Poema per le ...

Publisher: Piacenza, Andrea Bellici Salvoni

Publication Date: 1769

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition

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