Rime, 1402?

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Rime, 1402?

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/310629901

Italian (Florentine?) manuscript, written on vellum. Contains Sonetti e canzoni (leaves 2 recto-161 verso) and Trionfi (leaves 162 recto-204 verso). Leaves 1-11 and 16-17 are modern replacements. Includes two illuminated initials with sprays of border foliage (leaves 162 recto and 165 recto); the former is imitated by a modern hand on leaf 2 recto. The illuminated title page (leaf 1 recto) is also modern. Red and blue initials throughout. The date MCCCCII is visible at the end of the text, although partially erased. Bound in 19th century red morocco, elaborately tooled in gilt. Housed in gray cloth box.

1 volume (204 leaves) ; 21 cm.

Cornell University Library

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Cornell University Library

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