Lodovico Ariosto - L'Orlando Furioso - 1821-1821
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Lodovico Ariosto's L'Orlando Furioso, Italian edition published by Luigi Vannini in Prato in 1821, gathered in 5 of 6 volumes (Band IV missing), bound in modern half‑leather or boards, in good condition, 1568 pages, about 17 × 12 cm.
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Title: L'Orlando Furioso – Lodovico Ariosto
Author / Editor:
Lodovico Ariosto
Place / Publisher / Year:
Prato, published by Luigi Vannini, 1821
Format / Size:
Duodecimo / small octavo (ca. 17 x 12 cm)
Collation (Extent):
5 of 6 volumes (Volume IV missing).
Volume I: Frontispiece, title page, 362 pages
Volume II: Title page, 345 pages
Volume III: Title page, 340 pages
Volume V: Title page, 236 pages
Volume VI: Title page, 285 pages
Special Features & Illustrations:
Frontispiece: With a finely engraved copper portrait of the author in the first volume.
Copper plates:
The volumes are richly illustrated and contain a total of 36 beautiful, full-page copper plates, distributed as follows:
Volume I: 12 copper plates
Volume II: 8 copper plates
Volume III: 8 copper plates
Volume V: 6 copper plates
Volume VI: 2 copper plates
Rarity: Very decorative and rare edition of the famous Renaissance epic.
Condition:
Bindings: The books were rebound in the 20th century in very decorative bindings (modern half-leather or cardboard bindings). The bindings are firm and clean.
Pages & text block: Good, age-appropriate condition. The pages are largely untrimmed (wide-margin copy with the original, uneven cut of the era). Occasional age-related foxing or light browning, which is normal for paper of that time.
Illustrations: The beautiful copper plates and engravings are in a strong, well-preserved impression.
Important note on completeness: This is 5 of 6 volumes (Volumes I, II, III, V and VI). Volume IV is missing (therefore offered as an incomplete set).
Title: L'Orlando Furioso – Lodovico Ariosto
Author / Editor:
Lodovico Ariosto
Place / Publisher / Year:
Prato, published by Luigi Vannini, 1821
Format / Size:
Duodecimo / small octavo (ca. 17 x 12 cm)
Collation (Extent):
5 of 6 volumes (Volume IV missing).
Volume I: Frontispiece, title page, 362 pages
Volume II: Title page, 345 pages
Volume III: Title page, 340 pages
Volume V: Title page, 236 pages
Volume VI: Title page, 285 pages
Special Features & Illustrations:
Frontispiece: With a finely engraved copper portrait of the author in the first volume.
Copper plates:
The volumes are richly illustrated and contain a total of 36 beautiful, full-page copper plates, distributed as follows:
Volume I: 12 copper plates
Volume II: 8 copper plates
Volume III: 8 copper plates
Volume V: 6 copper plates
Volume VI: 2 copper plates
Rarity: Very decorative and rare edition of the famous Renaissance epic.
Condition:
Bindings: The books were rebound in the 20th century in very decorative bindings (modern half-leather or cardboard bindings). The bindings are firm and clean.
Pages & text block: Good, age-appropriate condition. The pages are largely untrimmed (wide-margin copy with the original, uneven cut of the era). Occasional age-related foxing or light browning, which is normal for paper of that time.
Illustrations: The beautiful copper plates and engravings are in a strong, well-preserved impression.
Important note on completeness: This is 5 of 6 volumes (Volumes I, II, III, V and VI). Volume IV is missing (therefore offered as an incomplete set).
Details
Number of books
5
Subject
Literature, Poetry
Book title
L'Orlando Furioso
Author/ Illustrator
Lodovico Ariosto
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1821
Publication year youngest item
1821
Height
17 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
12 cm
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Luigi Vannini, Prato
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
1568
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