Author: Mexia, Pedro (between 17 January and 6 September 1497 - 17 January 1551)
12mo. (4.125" x 6.375")1556. Mexia, Pedro. Leon of France: heirs of Iacobo de Iunta. Full new vellum covers with yapped fore-edge. Spine with manucript title in bold ink, year to foot of spine. Endpapers and flyleaves renewed. Title page with professional paper repair and early manuscript. A beautiful vellum book.
From the Web: "Mexia's ""Silva"" was a popular collection of tales which first appeared in 1540. Inspiring many early dramatists, the influence of this work is well-chronicled in scholarly literature; it is even believed that Shakespeare may have borrowed scenes from this work.
From auction listing: Condition: Title with expert repair of chip to front margin, a few leaves with very short (1/4"") closed marginal tears. Aside from the title, the remainder is rather clean with only a few very small, faded stains. Early faded ink to title and one text leaf. We believe this copy was restored in an archival manner and probably washed (but very delicately, if so.) An attractive book."
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