Sa1.1.03
[Gerusalemme liberata. Italian 1644]
Il goffredo overo la Gierusalemme liberata di Torqvato Tasso.
Il goffredo overo la Gierusalemme liberata di Torquato Tasso
In Parigi : nella stamperia reale, MDC XLIV [1644].
[12], 502, [2]p ; 39cm. (Fo.)
All pages ruled in red.
Engraved head-pieces & initials.
The title-page is engraved by Gille Rousset after Jacques Stella. The engraving opposite p. 502 (end of text) is signed with the monogram of the engraver Sebastian Furck.
Previously: AZ.2.10, Showcase A and Ch.2.1.12.
Signatures: [asterisk]6, A-Z4, Aa-Zz4, Aaa-Rrr4.
According to card. cat. given to Eton College Library by Anthony Morris Storer in 1799.
17th century red Parisian morocco; covers and spine decorated in an elaborate pointille style (like that of F. Badier); fore-edges painted and gilt; in box.
Storer, Anthony Morris, 1746 - 1799 former owner.
Rousset, Gille engraver.
Furck, Sebastian, 1589 - 1666 engraver.
France Paris.
B25144