M. Giovanni Boccaccio - Il Filocopo - 1575
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Il Filocolo by Giovanni Boccaccio is a Venetian edition of 1575 printed by Giovan Antonio Bertano and revised by Francesco Sansovino, in Italian, 776 pages, 16.2 × 11 cm.
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Giovanni Boccaccio
Il Filocolo (Filocopo)
Newly revised, corrected, and brought to its true reading by Mr. Francesco Sansovino.
With the Table of all subjects contained in the work.
In Venice, at Giovan Antonio Bertano’s, (1575).
16.2 × 11 cm (in-8°); 388 leaves (776 pp).
Hard back binding.
Copy of the Venetian edition of 1575 curated by Francesco Sansovino, printed by Giovan Antonio Bertano. The volume features the frontispiece with the title within a woodcut frame, the printer’s mark with the famous emblem of the Phoenix and the Pelican, historiated initials, and text in italics/roman type.
Some leaves loosened and partially detached in the initial part. Leaves 40, 137 and 144 detached from the gathering; leaves S2-S7 and bbb4 (index) missing; small tear on leaf 336. Overall, a copy complete in substance (in the text), with the typical signs of use of a circulated sixteenth-century volume, but intact in the text and with good legibility. Back binding functional.
Il Filocolo (or Filocopo) is one of the earliest and most important prose novels of Italian literature, composed by Boccaccio circa 1336-1338 during his Neapolitan sojourn. It is a learned reworking of the medieval legend of Florio and Biancofiore, enriched with classical, psychological, and chivalric elements. The work recounts the amorous adventures of Florio (who takes the name Filocolo, “labour of love”) in search of the beloved Biancofiore, through journeys, trials, conversions, and recognitions, culminating in a general conversion to Christianity.
Divided into seven books, it represents a bridge between medieval romance tradition and Renaissance narrative, influencing authors such as Chaucer and marking a fundamental moment in the evolution of Italian vernacular prose.
A youthful work by Boccaccio of great historical and literary significance, the Filocolo enjoyed remarkable editorial fortune in the sixteenth century. The Sansovino edition of 1575 (one of the Venetian reissues of the revised and corrected text) is sought after by scholars and collectors of Italian classics. The Bertani editions of this period are relatively scarce on the antiquarian market compared with the more common sixteenths.
An fascinating copy of a cornerstone of medieval–twelfth/trecento Italian prose, ideal for Renaissance literature collections and Boccaccian works.
Giovanni Boccaccio
Il Filocolo (Filocopo)
Newly revised, corrected, and brought to its true reading by Mr. Francesco Sansovino.
With the Table of all subjects contained in the work.
In Venice, at Giovan Antonio Bertano’s, (1575).
16.2 × 11 cm (in-8°); 388 leaves (776 pp).
Hard back binding.
Copy of the Venetian edition of 1575 curated by Francesco Sansovino, printed by Giovan Antonio Bertano. The volume features the frontispiece with the title within a woodcut frame, the printer’s mark with the famous emblem of the Phoenix and the Pelican, historiated initials, and text in italics/roman type.
Some leaves loosened and partially detached in the initial part. Leaves 40, 137 and 144 detached from the gathering; leaves S2-S7 and bbb4 (index) missing; small tear on leaf 336. Overall, a copy complete in substance (in the text), with the typical signs of use of a circulated sixteenth-century volume, but intact in the text and with good legibility. Back binding functional.
Il Filocolo (or Filocopo) is one of the earliest and most important prose novels of Italian literature, composed by Boccaccio circa 1336-1338 during his Neapolitan sojourn. It is a learned reworking of the medieval legend of Florio and Biancofiore, enriched with classical, psychological, and chivalric elements. The work recounts the amorous adventures of Florio (who takes the name Filocolo, “labour of love”) in search of the beloved Biancofiore, through journeys, trials, conversions, and recognitions, culminating in a general conversion to Christianity.
Divided into seven books, it represents a bridge between medieval romance tradition and Renaissance narrative, influencing authors such as Chaucer and marking a fundamental moment in the evolution of Italian vernacular prose.
A youthful work by Boccaccio of great historical and literary significance, the Filocolo enjoyed remarkable editorial fortune in the sixteenth century. The Sansovino edition of 1575 (one of the Venetian reissues of the revised and corrected text) is sought after by scholars and collectors of Italian classics. The Bertani editions of this period are relatively scarce on the antiquarian market compared with the more common sixteenths.
An fascinating copy of a cornerstone of medieval–twelfth/trecento Italian prose, ideal for Renaissance literature collections and Boccaccian works.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Incunabula & early printing, Literature, Poetry, Reference
Book title
Il Filocopo
Author/ Illustrator
M. Giovanni Boccaccio
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1575
Height
16.2 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
11 cm
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Giouan Antonio Bertano
Number of pages
776
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