Extensive holograph annotations in The spectator (London: Printed by H. Hughs, for Messrs. Payne, Rivington, Davis ...,1789).
Description:
Armorial bookplate of Thomas Hughes in volumes 1-7., Binding: contemporary sprinkled calf, gilt. Spines gilt with red morocco gilt title labels., Formerly owned by Prince Albert. Ex libris Thomas Hughes. Formerly owned by the Carl H. Pforzheimer Library. Formerly owned by Paula Peyraud. Purchased from Bernard Quaritch, Ltd. on the Herman W. Liebert Book Fund, 2009., Hester Thrale Piozzi (1741-1821), author and diarist, published one of the first biographies of Samuel Johnson, Anecdotes of the Late Samuel Johnson (1786); her Thraliana, a combined diary and commonplace book, was not published until 1942., Ownership inscription on front flyleaf of volume 1: H. L. Piozzi. 1794., Ownership inscription on front pastedown of volume 8: H.R.H. given to him by her Majesty Victoria., and Piozzi's annotations range from brief notes on the text of the essays to lengthy anecdotes; quotations from and comments on other English authors; and social and historical observations. There are eight references to Samuel Johnson, and several to the Prince of Wales; other historical figures mentioned include the Duke of Marlborough and Lord Nelson. Historical observations include the disappearance of road signposts; changes in the staging of Shakespeare's plays; variations in women's fashions and in attitudes toward women authors. Piozzi also includes personal reminiscences and corrections to the text.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain--Social life and customs--18th century
Subject (Name):
Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719., Albert, Prince Consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1861--Autograph, George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830--Anecdotes, Hughes, Thomas--Bookplate., Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784--Anecdotes, Peyraud, Paula, 1947-2008--Ownership, Pforzheimer, Carl H. (Carl Howard), 1879-1957, Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821, Piozzi, Hester Lynch, 1741-1821--Autograph, and Steele, Richard, 1629-1692.
Subject (Topic):
Books and reading--Great Britain, English literature--18th century, English poetry--18th century, English prose literature--18th century, Spectator (London, England : 1711), and Women writers
Description of the festivities surrounding the arrival of Christine of Lorraine in Florence, and her marriage to Ferdinando I de Medici, Grand-Duke of Tuscany; extensive illustration of paintings, statuary and other decorations by various artists.
Description:
"Con licenzia, & priuilegio.", Book one has illustrated, engraved t.p. on leaf A1r, with Medici arms., Book two has own, type, t.p., new pagination and register: "Della descrizione del regale apparato fatto nella nobile citta di Firenze per la venuta, e per le nozze della serenissima madama Cristina di Loreno moglie del serenissimo don Ferdinando Medici terzo gran duca di Toscana. Libro secondo ..." Title vignette with printer's eagle device. Leaves 2C3-4 not found in all copies., Dedications in both books signed: Raffael Gualterotti., Description of the festivities surrounding the arrival of Christine of Lorraine in Florence, and her marriage to Ferdinando I de Medici, Grand-Duke of Tuscany; extensive illustration of paintings, statuary and other decorations by various artists., Leaves 2C3-4 misbound after 2C1; signature Cc3 changed in ms. to Cc2. Round stamp on t.p. with initials "P.G.N." Faint ms. notes on front endpaper (No. 37...) and rear paste-down.., Pagination errors., and Signatures: A-H² ²A⁴B²C-E⁴F²G⁴H-V²X⁴Y-2B²2C⁴2D²2E⁴2F-2O².
Publisher:
Appresso Antonio Padouani,
Subject (Name):
Christine,--of Lorraine, Grand Duchess, consort of Ferdinand I, Grand Duke of Tuscany,--1565-1636--Marriage., Ferdinando--I,--Grand-Duke of Tuscany,--1549-1609--Marriage., P.G.N.--Stamp., and Padovani, Antonio, 16th cent., printer.
Subject (Topic):
Festivals--Italy--Florence--Early works to 1800., Pageants--Italy--Florence--Early works to 1800., and Weddings--Italy--Florence--Early works to 1800.
"De cavaglieri che intervengono alla giostra": [4] p. at end. and Short description and numerous illustrations regarding the festival and tournament hosted by Ferdinand Maria in Munich 28 August 1658 for Leopold I, with verse from the performances.
Description:
"De cavaglieri che intervengono alla giostra": [4] p. at end., Biliothèque d'Arsenal's copy with 36 illustrations. Cf. Fêtes de la Renaissance, III, p. 412., Imperfect: Leaf A4 wanting. Extra illustrated copy with 42 illustrations on 65 leaves, the last 3 with German captions. All illustrations hand-colored. Text inlaid into sheets with height of 32 cm. Armorial bookplate: Ex bibliotheca Fran. Comitis. de Haunsperg. Autograph: Haunsperg. Shelf-marlk label. Printed waste used in binding. No. 1 of 2 titles bound together., Short description and numerous illustrations regarding the festival and tournament hosted by Ferdinand Maria in Munich 28 August 1658 for Leopold I, with verse from the performances., and Signatures: A-C⁴.
Publisher:
[s.n.],
Subject (Name):
Comitis de Haunsperg, Fran.--Bookplate., Ferdinand Maria,--Elector of Bavaria,--1636-1679., and Leopold--I,--Holy Roman Emperor,--1640-1705.
Subject (Topic):
Tournaments--Germany--Munich--Early works to 1800.
Opera composed by Johann Kaspar Kerll with libretto by Giorgio Giacomo Alcaini, orignally performed in Munich, 13 February, 1657.
Description:
A-H⁴ I⁴(-I4, blank?)., All illustrations hand-colored. Text inlaid into sheets with height of 32 cm. Armorial bookplate: Ex bibliotheca Fran. Comitis. de Haunsperg. Shelf-mark label. Printed waste used in binding., Libretto without the music., No. 2 of 2 titles bound together., and Opera composed by Johann Kaspar Kerll with libretto by Giorgio Giacomo Alcaini, orignally performed in Munich, 13 February, 1657. Cf. Grove music online.
Description of the festivities surrounding the arrival of Christine of Lorraine in Florence, and her marriage to Ferdinando I de Medici, Grand-Duke of Tuscany; extensive illustration of paintings, statuary and other decorations by various artists.
Description:
"Con licenzia, & priuilegio.", Book one has illustrated, engraved t.p. on leaf A1r, with Medici arms., Book two has own, type, t.p., new pagination and register: "Della descrizione del regale apparato fatto nella nobile citta di Firenze per la venuta, e per le nozze della serenissima madama Cristina di Loreno moglie del serenissimo don Ferdinando Medici terzo gran duca di Toscana. Libro secondo ..." Title vignette with printer's eagle device. Leaves 2C3-4 not found in all copies., Dedications in both books signed: Raffael Gualterotti., Description of the festivities surrounding the arrival of Christine of Lorraine in Florence, and her marriage to Ferdinando I de Medici, Grand-Duke of Tuscany; extensive illustration of paintings, statuary and other decorations by various artists., Later impression, with corrections: see dealer's description for list of variants. Leaves 2C3-4 misbound after 2C1. Armorial bookplate: Ger. M.se d'Adda (Adda, Gerolamo d', marchese, 1815-1881). Binder's stamp: E. Niedrée 1847. Beinecke copy has folded plate inserted at end signed "Fran.co Gessels delin.e e scol.re", with ms. caption: Ballo de otto cavaglieri armati con solenniss.ma pompa practicato nel teatro d'Mantova per le nozze di quel s.mo sig.r duca con nobil. concorso l'anno i672. Second impression, with corrections: see dealer's description., Pagination errors., and Signatures: A-H² ²A⁴B²C-E⁴F²G⁴H-V²X⁴Y-2B²2C⁴2D²2E⁴2F-2O².
Publisher:
Appresso Antonio Padouani,
Subject (Name):
Adda, Gerolamo,--marchese d',--1815-1881--Bookplate., Christine,--of Lorraine, Grand Duchess, consort of Ferdinand I, Grand Duke of Tuscany,--1565-1636--Marriage., Ferdinando--I,--Grand-Duke of Tuscany,--1549-1609--Marriage., and Padovani, Antonio, 16th cent., printer.
Subject (Topic):
Festivals--Italy--Florence--Early works to 1800., Pageants--Italy--Florence--Early works to 1800., and Weddings--Italy--Florence--Early works to 1800.
Armorial bookplate: Pri. de Fredericis., Final [3] p. blank., Signatures: pi² 1-6⁴ 7²., and The engraved frontispiece reproduces the commemorative medal.
Publisher:
Dalla Società tipogr. de' classici italiani,
Subject (Name):
Ferdinand,--Archduke of Austria,--1754-1806--Marriage., Maria Beatrice d'Este,--Duchess of Massa and Carrara,--d. 1829--Marriage., Pri. de Fredericis Bookplate., and Società tipografica de' classici italiani, printer.
Esequie del re di Francia and Eseqvie d'Arrigo qvarto cristianissimo re di Francia, e di Navarra
Description:
"Con licenzia de superiori, e priuilegio.", Armorial bookplate on t.p. verso: P:V: Georgius Bergonci ex testamento., Errata on p. 51., Illustrations: twenty-six half-page etchings by Aloys Rosaccio, signed "AR", and an armorial title-vignette. The etchings are after paintings of scenes in the life of Henry IV used in the church decorations. Coat of arms on t.p., Signatures: A-N²., The text describes funeral decorations at San Lorenzo in Florence, mainly the twenty six paintings by various Florentine artists (cf. p. 17), depicting the life of the king, citing Latin inscriptions of each painting; includes a detailed description of the catafalque., and Woodcuts: historiated and floriated initials, head-and tail-pieces.
Publisher:
Nella stamperia di Bartolommeo Sermartelli e fratelli,
Subject (Geographic):
Florence (Italy)--Social life and customs--Early works to 1800.
Subject (Name):
Bartolomeo Sermartelli e fratelli, printer., Bergonci, Georgius--Bookplate., Cosimo--II,--Grand Duke of Tuscany,--1590-1621., Henry--IV,--King of France,--1553-1610--Death and burial., Rosaccio, Aloys., and San Lorenzo (Church : Florence, Italy)
Subject (Topic):
Funeral decorations--Italy--Florence--Early works to 1800. and Funeral rites and ceremonies--Italy--Florence--Early works to 1800.
Describes the entry of Charles IX and Catherine de' Medici into Bayonne to meet Elizabeth de Valois., Imperfect: wormed with slight loss of text. Unidentified armorial bookplate., and Signature: a⁴.
Publisher:
[s.n.],
Subject (Geographic):
Bayonne (France)--Social life and customs--Early works to 1800.
Subject (Name):
Catherine de Médicis,--Queen, consort of Henry II, King of France,--1519-1589., Charles--IX,--King of France,--1550-1574., and Elizabeth,--of France, Queen, consort of Philip II, King of Spain,--1545-1568.
Subject (Topic):
Festivals--France--Bayonne--Early works to 1800. and Visits of state--France--Bayonne.
Fvnerale della signora Sitti Maani Gioerida della Valle
Description:
"Nel funerale di sitti Maani Gioerida sua consorte" by Pietro della Valle: p. 115-149 (in prose)., Account of the funeral of Maani al Jairudu della Valle held 27 March, 1627 at S. Maria in Aracoeli, Rome., Armorial bookplate: Biblioteca Peruzzi. Stamp: Ex libris D.A., Engravings: fold. plate of catafalque, portrait on p. [3] , coat of arms of Maani della Valle on t.p., family seal in Arabic & Syriac on p. 17., Includes epitaphs in Arabic, Armenian & Greek., and Pages 31-69 have verse in Italian, p. 70-114 in Latin, by members of the Accademia degli Umoristi, Rome.
Publisher:
Appresso l'Erede di Bartolomeo Zannetti,
Subject (Name):
Della Valle, Pietro, 1586-1652., Erede di Bartolomeo Zannetti, printer., Peruzzi--Bookplate., and Valle, Maani al Jairudu della,--1598?-1621--Death and burial.
Subject (Topic):
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Italy--Rome--Early works to 1800.
"Inscriptiones appositae ad pompam funebrem": p. [2]-[12], second count., Armorial bookplate: Castel di Valmarino., Plate "Catafalco eretto nella regia ducal collegiata di S. Maria della Scala in S. Fedele pel triduo solenne di esequie celebrate alla Maestà di Giuseppe II imperatore, e re appostolico i giorni 9, 10, 11 marzo 1790" signed: Joseph Piermarini inv. delin., D. Cagnoni sculp; title vignette signed: Andrea Appiani inv. et delin., Cagnoni sc.; head-piece on p. III signed: Andr. Appiani inv. et del., Mercoli inc., and Signatures: [1]² 2-7² [8]⁶.
Publisher:
Nell'Imperial monistero di S. Ambrogio maggiore,
Subject (Name):
Appiani, Andrea, 1754-1817., Cagnoni, Domenico, ca. 1730-1797., Castel di Valmarino--Bookplate., Joseph--II,--Holy Roman Emperor,--1741-1790--Death and burial., Mercoli, Giacomo, 1745-1825., and Piermarini, Giuseppe, 1734-1808.
Subject (Topic):
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Italy--Milan--Early works to 1800.
