Vccelliera, Overo, Discorso della Natvra, e Proprieta di Diversi Vccelli
Vccelliera, overo, Discorso della natvra, e proprieta di diversi vccelli : e in particolare di qve'che cantano : con il modo di prendergli, conoscergli, alleuargli, e mantenergli : e con le figure cauate dal vero, e diligentemente intagliate in rame dal Tempesta, e dal Villamena
One of the earliest books with engravings of birds, which allow finer depictions than woodcuts, this is the first edition of a classic work that focuses on identifying, catching, and training song-birds. It is densely illustrated with engravings depicting the birds as well as scenes of hawking, fowling, and bird-catching. Olina is believed to have copied much of his work from an earlier book, but the illustrations by Antonio Tempesta and Francisco Villamena are fascinating.
Full calfskin binding. Front cover detached. Text-block in sound condition. Conservators will re-attach cover by lifting leather and attaching toned Japanese paper hinge to joint; and reinforce inner joint.
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Adoption Type: Preserve for the Future
