Memoirs Of Benvenuto Cellini - 1823 - Antique Italian History Book

Memoirs Of Benvenuto Cellini - 1823 - Antique Italian History Book

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Memoirs Of Benvenuto Cellini - 1823 - Antique Italian History Book

Memoirs Of Benvenuto Cellini, A Florentine Artist; Written By Himself Containing A Variety Of Information Respecting The Arts And The History Of The Sixteenth Century
By Benvenuto Cellini With Notes & Observations Of G.P. Carpani, Now First Translated By Thomas Roscoe Esq.
Published by Henry Colburn And Co: London 1823 (First English Edition)

"Benvenuto Cellini (1500 - 1571) was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and author. His best-known extant works include the Cellini Salt Cellar, the sculpture of Perseus with the Head of Medusa, and his autobiography, which has been described as "one of the most important documents of the 16th century. "

"Cellini was one of the most extraordinary men of an extraordinary age; his life, written by himself, is more amusing than any novel I know: Horace Walople"

General wear to covers and spine as shown. Ex Libris mark to front blank endpaper otherwise no marks or inscriptions. Some foxing to prelims as shown. Pages are typically clean, crisp and bright. A very nice book in very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 22.5cm x 15cm x 4.5cm

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["2 Volumes In One", "First English Edition"]
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear to covers and spine as shown. Ex Libris mark to front blank endpaper otherwise no marks or inscriptions. Some foxing to prelims as shown. Pages are typically clean, crisp and bright. A very nice book in very good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: Benvenuto Cellini
Publisher: Henry Colburn And Co: London
Year Printed: 1823
Sub-subject: Italian History