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BALESTRIERI, Domenico (1714-1780) - Lagrime in morte di un gatto. Milan: Giuseppe Marelli, 1741.
First edition of this collection of rhymes edited by Domenico Balestrieri in Italian and Milanese which takes its cue from the death of his own cat, who fell from the roof of the house while he was facing rivals in love.
8vo (165 x 100mm). Engraved portrait of the author with the deceased cat, woodcut headpieces (some foxing and light sporadic staining). Contemporary half calf, gilt title on spine label (light wear to joints). Provenance: Galliani (contemporary ownership inscription on title) - DGG (contemporary private stamp).
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BALESTRIERI, Domenico (1714-1780) - Lagrime in morte di un gatto. Milano: Giuseppe Marelli, 1741.
Prima edizione di questa raccolta di rime curata da Domenico Balestrieri in italiano e milanese che prende spunto dalla morte del proprio gatto, caduto dal tetto di casa mentre stava affrontando dei rivali in amore.
8vo (165 x 100mm). Ritratto dell'autore con il gatto defunto inciso in rame, testatine e finalini xilografici (qualche fioritura e lievi sporadiche macchie). Legatura coeva in mezza pelle, titolo in oro su tassello e fregi al dorso (piccole mancanze alle giunture). Provenienza: Galliani (firma di possesso coeva al frontespizio) - DGG (timpro privato coevo al frontespizio).
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