Bandello " News from Bandello, Dominican,... Lot 48

[Bandello] " News from Bandello, Dominican, Bishop of Agen (16th century)". Translated into French for the first time. French ORIGINAL EDITION/ "This volume has a circulation of 300 copies and will not be reprinted." "Accept this little book, but not for free... It's a give-and-take, because I can't print without money, and I can't print without a lot of money... It's not that I'm greedy, and if I say so, it's in spite of my dislike. But I must have some to satisfy your curiosity: pay, and be sure that I, for my part, will spare no labour or expense." (Preface by Hero and Leander, Venice, 1494) 2 flights. In-16, brown semi-marocco binding, spine spine ribbed, titled, tomés and gold dated, gilt heads. Original covers and spines preserved/ Paris, Isodore LISEUX, Publisher, 1879-1880. Very nice copy in perfect condition. RARE