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Cipriano Giambelli - Il Diamerone. Ove si ragiona della natura e qualità dei sogni - 1589

GIAMBELLI Cyprian. The Diamerone. Where we think about the nature and quality of dreams. And of the perfection and excellence of human friendship. Venice, Giorgio Angelieri, 1589. First Edition. Unavailable original edition of the famous treatise on dreams by the Veronese scholar, canon and member of the Accademia dei Solleciti of Treviso. Written in the form of a discussion between friends, it deals with the origin, usefulness and typology of dreams. The intervention of the Evil One on the origin of dreams, diabolical dreams and nightmares. The interpretation of dreams and the premonitions contained in them. Parchment binding of the epoch. Large and elaborate letterpress mark engraved on the title page. Engraved heads and end caps, beautiful figured initials. Dimensions 20x15, pp. 28 n. 180. Ancient halo on the last pages only. Small restoration on the last page. Very good condition.

Object Book
Number of Books 1
Subject Occult Evil Dreams Premonitions, Esotericism
Author/ Illustrator Cipriano Giambelli
Book Title Il Diamerone. Ove si ragiona della natura e qualità dei sogni
Condition Very good
Publication year oldest item 1589
Edition 1st Edition
Language Italian
Original language Yes
Publisher Venezia, Giorgio Angelieri
Binding/ Material Vellum
Number of pages 180
Dimensions 20×15 cm
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