Métastasio

1791 · 864N9 — Genoa: Giovanni Franchelli 1791-1793 . Leather. Very Good. 7" by 4". Not stated. Seven leather bound volumes containing a collection of libretti and plays by eighteenth century Italian poet Pietro Metastasio. Volumes 1 3 5 7 and 11 to 13 from the works of Pietro Metastasio. Published in Italian with a frontispiece to volume 1. The present collection contains several libretti by the Italian poet including Didone Abbandonata and Artaserse the latter of which has been set to music by over ninety composers. Alongside the Libretti Il Re Pastore the collection also includes the plays Amor Prigioniero Giustino and several cantatas by the poet. With some worming to the front of volume 11 and throughout volume 12. Aside from some page numbers the text is unaffected. In a full calf binding. Externally generally smart. A little rubbed to the boards of volume 13 with some light rubbing to the head of the spines. There is a small chip in the calf to the head of volume 13. Internally firmly bound with some worming to the rear of volume 11 and throughout volume 12. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Very Good Giovanni Franchelli hardcover