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Thu, May 30, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 55

FRANCESCO BERNI'S 1548 BURLESQUE POETRY IS AN ANTIQUE. BOOK OF THE BURLESCHE OPERATION

Estimate: $1,760 - $2,000

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Year/Century: 16th century
Language: Italian
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Binding: Leather
Description: The first edition of the Burlesche Opera Di. M. Francesco (The Burlesque Works, Book 1) Giunta, Florence, 1548. Dimensions: 4 by 6". Device for the printer on the title pages A few pages have some foxing and their margins restored. bound thereafter. Written in Italian Italian poet Francesco Berni lived from 1497/98 until May 26, 1535. The term "Bernesque poetry" refers to a kind of serio-comedic poetry that has satirical aspects. It is attributed to him.

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