1497 2 INCUNABLE LEAFS De Claris Mulieribus WOMEN ' S LIFES Woodcut RARE
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De Claris Mulieribus
1497
2 Original Incunable Leafs from the 1497 Edition
With one Woodcut
Leafs Measuring: 30cm x 20.6cm
Printed in Italy in 1497 De Claris Mulieribus was a well-known and popular moral encyclopedia of women’s biographies ranging from ancient to contemporary. Its author, an Augustin...ian monk named Giacomo Filippo Foresti da Bergamo (1434-1520) adapted his book from a very famous work of the same name printed in 1361 by Giovanni Boccaccio.Dedicated to Beatrice of Aragon, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, Foresti’s book narrates women’s lives from the Bible, the ancient world and classical mythology, as well as holy and famous Renaissance figures. It contains large, continuous blocks of text and 172 woodcuts of famous women
Staining to the margins of both leafs.
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Payment Details: We accept Paypal, UK Cheques, Postal Orders. Shipping: We will happily ship anywhere in the World, and combine multiple items to reduce postal costs. Please contact us and ask for a invoice. Packaging: All our books, will be securely packaged (and waterproofed). We aim to send all items within 48 hours of payment. Returns Policy: If you are unhappy in any way, for whatever reason, with the transaction or the item, please contact us as soon as possible. Your item is fully refundable without question. Our Policy: Our aim is for you to have a pleasant and enjoyable experience with us, we list and describe our books as honestly as possible and can provide extra images upon request.Who we are: We are book enthusiasts, Fiona Gladwin and Steve Thomas who started Yeoldbookworms Limited on eBay in 2013. We now have an office in East Sussex, where viewing can be arranged upon request. We hope you buy with confidence, we celebrated, at the end of 2018 10, 000 successful Book sales and have gained a reputation of honesty and reliability.
*Antiquarian & Collectable Book Dealers * Please See Other Auctions *
For Your Consideration..
De Claris Mulieribus
1497
2 Original Incunable Leafs from the 1497 Edition
With one Woodcut
Leafs Measuring: 30cm x 20.6cm
Printed in Italy in 1497 De Claris Mulieribus was a well-known and popular moral encyclopedia of women’s biographies ranging from ancient to contemporary. Its author, an Augustin...ian monk named Giacomo Filippo Foresti da Bergamo (1434-1520) adapted his book from a very famous work of the same name printed in 1361 by Giovanni Boccaccio.Dedicated to Beatrice of Aragon, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, Foresti’s book narrates women’s lives from the Bible, the ancient world and classical mythology, as well as holy and famous Renaissance figures. It contains large, continuous blocks of text and 172 woodcuts of famous women
Staining to the margins of both leafs.
Terms & Conditions of Sale
Payment Details: We accept Paypal, UK Cheques, Postal Orders. Shipping: We will happily ship anywhere in the World, and combine multiple items to reduce postal costs. Please contact us and ask for a invoice. Packaging: All our books, will be securely packaged (and waterproofed). We aim to send all items within 48 hours of payment. Returns Policy: If you are unhappy in any way, for whatever reason, with the transaction or the item, please contact us as soon as possible. Your item is fully refundable without question. Our Policy: Our aim is for you to have a pleasant and enjoyable experience with us, we list and describe our books as honestly as possible and can provide extra images upon request.Who we are: We are book enthusiasts, Fiona Gladwin and Steve Thomas who started Yeoldbookworms Limited on eBay in 2013. We now have an office in East Sussex, where viewing can be arranged upon request. We hope you buy with confidence, we celebrated, at the end of 2018 10, 000 successful Book sales and have gained a reputation of honesty and reliability.
