ANTIQUE Cornucopiae Niccolo Perotto Brugnolo 1501 Latin Book Venice Tacuino

Description

Niccolo Perotto's Cornucopiae, edited and revised by Benedetto Brugnolo and printed in Venice by Giovanni Tacuino de Tridino in 1501.

An exceptionally early 16th century Latin printed book from the opening years of the post incunable period. The colophon identifies Venice, Giovanni Tacuino de Tridino, and the date of May 28, 1501. The printer's device is present on the final leaf.

Completeness:
Book appears complete.

Condition:
This copy is in very poor binding condition and should be considered a candidate for professional conservation or restoration.

The text block is broken into two sections at the spine. Both boards are loose. The leather binding is heavily deteriorated and actively disintegrating. There is heavy wear to the corners and substantial overall wear from age and use.

Pages show age toning, marks, stains, scattered light foxing and other age-related wear. There is a minor amount of old writing on the title page and inside the front cover.

Despite the severe binding deterioration, the book is complete, including the title page, colophon and final printer's device.

Please examine all photographs carefully for binding condition, page condition, staining, writing, wear and other details. This is a more than 500-year-old book and is being offered in its present state for preservation, restoration, research or collection.

Bibliographic information:
Author: Niccolo Perotto / Nicolaus Perottus
Title: Cornucopiae
Editor: Benedetto Brugnolo
Printer: Giovanni Tacuino de Tridino
Place: Venice
Date: 1501
Language: Latin

A scarce early Venetian printing and an unusual opportunity to acquire a complete Renaissance-era Latin volume suitable for conservation.