Book Description

THE GIANNALISA FELTRINELLI LIBRARY. Seven volumes. Christie's (London, New York, & Paris). 1997-2001. Part 1. Incunabula and other Italian early printed books Part 2. Italian Renaissance manuscripts and autograph letters Part 3. Fine Italian illustrated books Part 4. L’Italia delle Regioni dal Medioevo al Risorgimento Part 5. The regional mapping of Renaissance Italy Part 6. The arts, fêtes and history of Italy, literature of the Grand Tour Part 7. L'Italie et les Français Auction catalogues of the celebrated library collected by Giannalisa Feltrinelli, removed from deposit in the Pierpont Morgan Library, consigned to Christie, Manson & Woods, and sold in New York, London, Rome, and Paris, 7 October 1997-11 December 2001) Very good copies in original soft covers. Two parts have some marginal prices and ticks. Complete sets are scarce. The collection was highly regarded for its depth, spanning early Italian incunabula, illuminated manuscripts, architectural treatises, and literature of the Grand Tour.
Author THE GIANNALISA FELTRINELLI LIBRARY.
Date 1997

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