Description: A scarce First Edition of Moroni's descriptive guide to the famous Franciscan sanctuary of Monte Della Verna, near Arezzo in Tuscany, where St Francis of Assisi received the stigmata in 1224. Moroni visited in 1607, accompanied by painter Jacopo Ligozzi. Descrizione Del Sacro Monte Della Vernia Author: Lino Moroni Date: 1612 Publisher & Edition: Florence, First Edition Size: 41.5cm by 30cm Pages: 22 engraved plates accompanied by 24 letterpress leaves with woodcut borders, 1 plate is folding (with repair at fold) and 3 plates with original moveable parts. Condition notes: Folio in vellum-backed boards, with wear to exterior as shown, housed in a modern clamshell box, both box and book with printed label. 22 engraved plates accompanied by 24 letterpress leaves with woodcut borders, 1 plate is folding (with repair at fold) and 3 plates with original moveable parts. Some paper repairs to margins and to holes affecting text and plates. Significant losses to initial 2 text leaves [see photos]. Occasional spotting. Please take a good look at the pictures as these will enable you to evaluate the condition. Terms & Conditions Payment: We accept Paypal, Sterling Cheques, and Bank Transfers. Shipping: We ship Worldwide. All items will be sent tracked, with tracking information provided. We will combine shipping, at a reduced cost, for multiple items. Please wait for the invoice with updated cost.Our shipping costs are all dependant on the weight of items.European buyers will be charged VAT, this will be added to your invoice. Packaging: All of our books will be packaged safely and securely. We aim to post items within 24 hours of payment. Returns Policy: If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, please contact us as soon as possible. Items are fully refundable if not as described. Contact Us: Please feel free to message us via Ebay if you have any queries or require further information/photos. Social Media: We are on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Follow us for regular posts with updates and previews of upcoming auctions. Instagram: @bookfolly_antiques Facebook: Bookfolly Twitter: @bookfolly_
Price: 1400 GBP
Location: Chichester
End Time: 2025-01-22T18:50:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 40.13 GBP
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Binding: Vellum
Personalised: No
Place of Publication: Florence
Non-Fiction Subject: Religion, Spirituality & Bibles
Signed: No
Weight: 1.82kg
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1612
Language: Italian
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: Lino Moroni
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
