Lot 8 , Venice: Bembo, Pietro; Paruta, Paolo and Sabellico - Degl Istorici Delle Cose Veneziane ..., qto, 10 vols in 11,

Venice: Bembo, Pietro; Paruta, Paolo and Sabellico - Degl' Istorici Delle Cose Veneziane ..., qto, 10 vols in 11, contemporary vellum, red and gilt library labels to spines, with 4 portraits. Bookplate of William Arthur, 6th Duke of Portland (1857-1973) of Welbeck Abbey, Venice 1718-22
Estimate £400-600

Velum is discoloured, foxing to upper portions of leaves, improves through the volumes. Wear to written spines.


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Sold for £360