Machiavelli, NiccoloTutte le opere, divise in... Lot 60

Machiavelli, NiccoloTutte le opere, divise in V. parti. With woodcut title portrait. O.O. u. Dr. (Geneva, Aubert), 1550. 2 pl., 8 p., 351 p., 2 pl., 14 p., 1 w. Bl., 116 p., 304 p., 168 p., 170 p. 8°. Central hardcover over 5 bindings with gilt (joint and capitals professionally restored, somewhat stained). Machiavelli, Niccolo Tutte le opere, divise in V. parti. With woodcut title portrait. O.O. u. Dr. (Geneva, Aubert), 1550. 2 vols., 8 p., 351 p., 2 vols., 14 p., 1 w. Bl., 116 p., 304 p., 168 p., 170 p. 8°. Central hardcover over 5 bindings with gilt (joints and capitals professionally restored, somewhat stained). Adams M7. - BM STC it. 399 - Ebert 2, 6, 12633 - EDIT16 CNCE 49094 - Graesse 4, 325 - Earliest edition of the first complete edition of Machiavelli's writings called "Edizione della testina", of which five variants are known. - Inside cover with traces of removed seals, title page with ownership entry in an old hand, illegible stamp and repaired defect lower left, the first few quires with inconspicuous dampstain in the front and in the lower white margin with small dampstains, occasional foxing. Overall, however, a very well-preserved copy. With woodcut title vignette. Cont. leather binding over 5 bands with gilt spine (joint and capitals professionally restored, somewhat stained). - Earliest edition of the first complete edition of Machiiavelli's writings called "Edizione della testina", of which five variants are known. - Inside cover with traces of removed seals, title page with ownership entry by old hand, illegible stamp and repaired defect lower left, the first few quires with unobtrusive dampstain at centerfold and throughour with small dampstains in lower white margin, occasional foxing. Overall, however, a very well-preserved copy. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.