Francesco Griffo da Bologna: Fragments and Glimpses.
(Vancouver, BC): Heavenly Monkey, 2020. Octavo. 112, (2) + 8 proofs bound-in at rear. One of fifteen deluxe copies, bound by Claudia Cohen in full limp vellum, with a matching box and the addended proofs. Initials throughout are simplified variations of Griffo's type for Ottaviano Petrucci's 1513 Paulina de recta Paschae. A compendium of biographical insights on the mysterious Griffo, along with a leaf from the Aldine 1502 edition of Ovid's Heroides and a bibliography of Griffo's known publications. A version of the book was previously published by A Lone Press in 1999, under a different title. With gilt ruling to vellum covers and gilt spine title. Mint. Item #30350
Price: $1,750.00