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mei/02142777 MK Inc/2327
[02142777]
Moscow, Russian State Library (RU)
: MK Inc/2327
ISTC No.id00029000
AuthorDante Alighieri
titleLa Commedia (Comm: Christophorus Landinus). Add: Marsilius Ficinus: Ad Dantem gratulatio [Latin & Italian]
imprintFlorence : Nicolaus Laurentii, Alamanus, 30 Aug. 1481
holdingInstitutionIdMoscow, Russian State Library (RU)
shelfmarkMK Inc/2327
holdingsNoteWanting the blank leaves. Three engravings: one for Canto I, one for Canto II and a repetition of the second engraving before Canto III (Category B of Hind's classification system). Notes, marks and pencil drawings on inserted sheets
holdingsNoteWanting the blank leaves. Three engravings: one for Canto I, one for Canto II and a repetition of the second engraving before Canto III (Category B of Hind's classification system). Notes, marks and pencil drawings on inserted sheets