OF THE BEAUTY OF WOMEN

Firenzuola, Agnolo; Translated from the Italian by Clara Bell; Introduction by Theodore Child

Published by (London): James R. Osgood, McIlvaine and Co., (1892).

About this Item

First edition in English. Agnolo Firenzuola (1493-1543) was an Italian intellectual, poet, playwright, prose author, twice abbot of San Salvadore, a re-writer of Aesopian fables, and writer of burlesque and satirical verse. This work has remained a favorite through time, being a reflective picture of ideal women, discussing perfect proportions, grace, manners, femininity, how men should and would react and engage with beautiful women, with each part of the body discussed for a variety of diverse women, (such as the foot, cheeks, and hand), how each part should be adorned accordingly, and more. A lovely early leather binding on a delightful 17th-century book. Many pages are still remain uncut and unopened. Tiny surface nicks and intermittent rubs to the spine and corner edges, tan offsetting at the end-paper borders where the leather edges rest when closed, else tight, sturdy and very good in three-quarter polished blue leather over gilt-edged blue linen, spine displays raised bands, with decorated compartments that include gilt boxes and titles, blue end-papers, upper page edges gilt. Octavo; 178 pages; bibliographic note; summary dialogue index; plus introduction. Seller Inventory # ABE-1652114662245

Bibliographic Details

Title: OF THE BEAUTY OF WOMEN

Publisher: (London): James R. Osgood, McIlvaine and Co., (1892).

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition