Discorsi del signor Torquato Tasso. Dell'arte poetica; et in particolare del poema heroico. Et insieme il primo libro delle lettere scritte à diversi suoi amici [...].

4to: [4]-108 ff. (sm. wormtracks at the begin.).

Cont. limp vellum, ink titled flat spine. Good copy, inside fresh.

1st edition of the "Lettere" relating to the "Gerusalemme liberata", published by Giovanni Battista Licino, dedicated by Licino to Scipione Gonzaga (1542-1593), a friend of the poet, cardinal and bishop of Mende. Gamba ascribes the impression to the Aldine Press. Woodcut mark of "Compagnia degli Uniti" on title. Ref. Gamba 971, note. - Adams T228. - USTC 858376. - Edit 16 41069. - STC Italian 660. - Bn-Opale plus. - Not in Renouard.