MARINELLI, Giovanni. Gli Ornamenti delle donne, Venice: Francesco de Franceschi, 1562. Small 8, printer's device on title, historiated initials (title lightly soiled, strong imprint visible on verso of some leaves), contemporary reversed calf (a few stains on cover and head of spine, spine chipped). Provenance: William Horatio Crawford, Lakelands, Cork, bookplate.

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MARINELLI, Giovanni. Gli Ornamenti delle donne, Venice: Francesco de Franceschi, 1562. Small 8, printer's device on title, historiated initials (title lightly soiled, strong imprint visible on verso of some leaves), contemporary reversed calf (a few stains on cover and head of spine, spine chipped). Provenance: William Horatio Crawford, Lakelands, Cork, bookplate.

FIRST EDITION of one of the earliest works on toiletry, cosmetics, and the preservation of beauty. Adams M590; BMC STC Italian 417; Brunet III, 1431; Graesse IV, p. 400; Wellcome I 4058.