The Italian library. . Containing an account of the lives and works of the most valuable authors of Italy. With a preface, exhibiting the changes of the Tuscan language, from the barbarous ages to the present time. By Giuseppe Baretti.
Giuseppe Marco Antonio Baretti (1719-1789)
Category
Books
Date
1757
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3126512
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],xciv,[2],343,[27]p. . 8vo.. Not indigenous. Loosely inserted: clipping from dealer's catalogue, unrelated to provenance. Provenance: Nineteenth-century armorial bookplate lettered George Wilbraham (Franks 31733) [George Wilbraham (1779-1852), of Delamere House, Northwich, Cheshire]. Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on pastedown in Norris's hand: Delamere House 20/1 39 Lot 928. Binding: Eighteenth-century full calf over boards; spine gilt; red spine label with title: 'Baretti's Italian library'; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
Giuseppe Marco Antonio Baretti (1719-1789)