Il Dispaccio Di Venere – Pietro Michiele – 1655 | 19 Engravings | Mythology Heroes

Il Dispaccio Di Venere: Epistole Heroiche, & Amorose by Pietro Michiele is a collection of fictional, poetic letters voiced by iconic classical figures. Michiele gives voice to Ovid, Ariosto, Boiardo, and Tasso, and he concludes the work with seven fictional poem responses entitled Risposte. This early 1655 edition includes 19 engraved plates and an illustrated title page.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Il Dispaccio Di Venere: Epistole Heroiche, & Amorose
• Author(s): Pietro Michiele
• Publisher: Venetia, Guerigli
• Edition: 1655. 2^nd edition
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Binding: Full vellum
• Size:  5.5 in x 3.5 in (14 cm x 9 cm)
• Collation: 218 pp
• Illustrations: 19 engravings plus engraved title page
• Contents Include:
  • Epistole Heroiche
  • Risposte

Condition:

Very Good. Full vellum binding, secure and tight. Pages generally clean with light wear and a few corners showing mild paper loss, not affecting text or illustrations. Plates are sharp with good contrast.

Why Collect This?

• Includes all 20 engravings, uncommon of this work
• Poetic voices given to classical literary icons
• Compact size in full vellum

Item Number: # 29030