BALESTRIERI, Domenico (1714-1780) - La Gerusalemme liberata travestita in lingua milanese a sua Ec.za Carlo conte e signore de Firmian. Milan: Gio. Batista Bianchi regio stampatore, 1772. First edition of Balestrieri's translation into Milanese dialect. Cat. Hoepli 35: "It is the most famous of the many dialect translations that were performed on Tasso's immortal poem". 8vo (173 x 110mm). Half-title, woodcut initials and head and tail-pieces (some foxing and occasional staining). 20th century half calf with antique marbled paper plates, speckled edges. Provenance: F.C (20th-century private collection stamp) - B.B (20th-century private collection stamp). (4)
BALESTRIERI, Domenico (1714-1780) - La Gerusalemme liberata travestita in lingua milanese a sua Ec.za Carlo conte e signore de Firmian. Milan: Gio. Batista Bianchi regio stampatore, 1772. First edition of Balestrieri's translation into Milanese dialect. Cat. Hoepli 35: "It is the most famous of the many dialect translations that were performed on Tasso's immortal poem". 8vo (173 x 110mm). Half-title, woodcut initials and head and tail-pieces (some foxing and occasional staining). 20th century half calf with antique marbled paper plates, speckled edges. Provenance: F.C (20th-century private collection stamp) - B.B (20th-century private collection stamp). (4)
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