Salvator Rosa — Satire de Salvator Rosa

Londra, [Da torchj di Giuseppe Cooper], 1791 . Leather. An attractively bound late 18th century edition of the poetical satires of 17th century Italian painter and poet Salvator Rosa. In the original Italian. Six works of poetry from Italian Baroque painter, printmaker and poet Salvator Rosa, preceded by a short biography of the author. In a handsome full calf binding. While the title page claims this was published in London, it is believed it was actually published in Livorno. ESTC T126208 Retaining half title and terminal advertisement leaf. In a full mottled calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip and board perimeters. Light rubbing to back strip, with boards bright. Joints starting, with front board just a touch tender and rear board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting to first few leaves, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .