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LETI GREGORIO. Il Nipotismo di Roma ovvero relatione delle raggioni che muovono i Pontefici all’agradimento de’ nipoti. Amsterdam Elzevier 1667

In 8 small bindings in full contemporary rigid vellum with gold title on the spine
(24) 208; 248 (24) pp Complete

Example in perfect condition.

Gregorio Leti (1630-1701), famous  polygrapher from Milan, was one of the most characteristic figures of Italian libertinism, as well as the author of numerous works banned for their polemically anti-clerical content. Rare first edition, placed on the Index of prohibited books by decree of 28 March 1667.
€ 300,00 / 400,00
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