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1969 · 047164 — Milan: Dalla Litografia Leschiera 1969 Book. As New. Leather. Facsimile Edition. This handsome volume contains facsimiles two of the earliest books 1580 and 1688 on the sport of Calcio Fioof rentino 1 " Memorie del calcio fiorentino tratte da diverse scritture e dedicate all'Altezze Serenissime di Ferdinando principe di Toscana e Violante Beatrice di Baviera. In Firenze Nella Stamperia di S.A.S. alla Condotta . 1688." 118 p. 2 fold. leaves of plates : ill. plan This was the fourth edition of the earliest treatise on the game of football as played in Florence during the 16th and 17th centuries first published in 1580 under title Discorso il giuoco del calcio fiorentino. The present edition has newly engraved plates and is also enlarged by several pieces including extracts from ancient and modern writers relating to the subject and accounts of particularly important matches played at Florence. BOUND TOGETHER WITH 2 "Discorso sopra il guico del Calcio Fiorentino del puro Accademico Alterato al Sereniss.Gran Duco di Toscana . In Firenze Nella Stampo deGiunti 1580". 36p. The works in this anthology include the two re-issued by : Dalla Litografia Leschiera Milan 15 December 1969. Number 134 of a limited edition of 400 numbered copies.36p. 118p. with fold-out illustrations and diagrams. Fine laid paper marbled endpapers. Leather binding raised bands gilt title. Dalla Litografia Leschiera hardcover