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BODONI (Giambattista), ed. Upomnema parmense in...

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[BODONI (Giambattista)], ed. Upomnema parmense in adventu Gustavi III Sueciae regis. Parmae, ex Typographia Regia, 1784. In-folio, [5] f., 30 p., [1] f., fig, contemporary brown half-basin, 6-rib spine, boards edged with triple gilt fillet, title page, fleurons (spine worn, caps torn off). Superb publication from Bodoni's press, in honor of Gustav III, King of Sweden and Grand Duke of Finland. Printed in large type on fine laid paper, it is illustrated with copper-engraved compositions in the text: a medallion portrait of the king in the title, a vignette of his arms at the head of the dedication, a headband, an initial and a cul-de-lampe. A wide-margined copy (h = 468 mm.), very fresh inside. Provenance: P. H. Moritz von Bethmann (1811-1877), German banker (bookplate); Robert de Billy (bookplate); Daniel Appia (bookplate).