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MODONESE NOTIZIE BIOGRAFICHE E LETTERRARIE, CON PROSE E VERSI MANCANTI NELL' EDIZIONI DELL'AUTORE.
Cerretti, Luigi and Girolamo Tiraboschi
5 volumes.

- Reggio : Torreggiani 1833-1837 - Large 8vo. - contemporary quarter green gilt leather spine, with marble paper-covered boards, and all edges speckled blue. - 492; 460(2); 489+(1); 483(1),xi(xii); 370,lvi pages. - Order Nr. 75863 - Price: $ 850.00

First edition, only two other copies listed on OCLC. Part of the series Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. Bibliographical notes, letters, and unpublished poems of Professore Luigi Cerretti (1738-1808) from the collection of the Biblioteca Modenese, along with other authors of the Stati Estensi. Biographies of authors and selected published works. Early ink inscription and name on front end paper. On verso of title page there are two stamps, one being the stamp of the Stati Estensi. Slight rubbing on boards. Slight damage to top edge of spine on volume five. In all a very well-preserved set. Loosely inserted is a commemorative book label which indicates that this set came from the reference library of H.P. Kraus purchased by Oak Knoll Books at the auction sale.

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PENNY WISE AND BOOK FOOLISH by Starrett, Vincent First edition, one of the 300 numbered and signed copies printed on rag paper (Honce 27). Ten excellent essays on book collecting by Starrett including his classic on book catalogues and one on Poe and his Tamerlane. Loosely inserted is a four page announcement of new books from The Argus Book Shop including this title. Chipped at head of spine. Slipcase worn along edges. Very unusual to find this book in such nice condition.