Padua: Pierrot Paulo Tozzi, 1608. 4to. 18th century red morocco, extremities rubbed and affected by damp; stamped in gilt; edges gilt, trimmed with several heads shaved close with some losses to lettering.Translated by Annibal Caro. Illustrated with engraved title, engraved portrait of Caro, plus 11 (of presumed 12) engraved plates, dampstaining at rear and affecting a few plates, one plate repaired at verso. Free endpapers excised, ownership signatures on front blank, scattered foxing to text, some annotations in shoulders.