Le Berger Fidelle Traduit De L'Ialien De Guarini En Vers Francois. (The Faithful Shepherd Translated from the Italian of Guarini into Vers Francois.)
A Cologne: Ches Pierre du Marteau, 1671. Abraham Blooteling (Engraver). Early Edition. Hardcover. EARLY EDITION, PUBLISHED IN 1671. Loosely translated into English: "The Faithful Shepherd Translated From The Italian Of Guarini To Francois". Small hardcover, measuring 5" tall x 3" wide x almost 1.5" thick. Half brown leather with brown and black marbled paper boards. Hubbed spine bears four raised bands with a red leather label stamped in gilt lettering. Printed on laid paper. Illustrated with full plate engravings in black and white occasionally throughout, along with embellishment engravings. 573 pages.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: "Giovanni Battista Guarini (1538-1612) was an Italian poet, dramatist and diplomat. His most notable work, Il pastor fido, had its first dramatic representation in honor of the nuptials of the Duke of Savoy and Catalina Michaela of Austria in 1585 (published in 1590 in Venice; 20th rev. ed., 1602, Venice; Eng. trans. The Faithful Shepherd, 1647). This play, a pastoral tragicomedy about the loves and fates of shepherds and hunters, polished in style, was translated into many languages and became popular during the 17th century. It set the pattern for a code of refinement and gallantry that lasted until the late 18th century." (Wikipedia).
CONDITION: Overall VG, cover shows mild wear as to be expected, and is exceptionally nice for its age at over 350 years old. Front inner hinge is starting, yet both boards are still firmly attached. Binding very tight. Completely unmarked except for small annotation at the head of the front pastedown in antiquarian ink and pencil. Leaves have evenly toned and turn effortlessly. Some minor dampstain along foredge along pages toward the back, but has not bled into text. Pagination is complete. This small copy fits delightfully and comfortably in hand. A lovely copy. Full refund if not satisfied. Very Good.
5" x 3" x 1.5"
Item #000982
ISBN: B003S8OL5Q
Price: $195.00