FIORDANI, Muzio (16th century). La Rappresentatione di Stella, nuovamente ristampata. [Florence?: c. 1570]. 4° (200 x 139mm). Collation: A8 B4. 12 leaves. Double column. Woodcut 'Angelo' and 10 woodcut scenes, including repeats. (Lightly soiled, a few small repaired tears). Red morocco gilt by Chatelin (light wear at spine).
Rare edition of a miracle play. Considered a nascent form of theatre, miracle, or morality, plays were an extremely popular form of literature. The present 'Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary' revolves around the Holy Virgin consoling the unfortunate and innocent and, occasionally, saving sinners confiding in her. Cioni Bib. delle sacre rappresentatione, pp.279-82, no. 10; EDIT 19127 (recording 3 copies only).
FIORDANI, Muzio (16th century). La Rappresentatione di Stella, nuovamente ristampata. [Florence?: c. 1570]. 4° (200 x 139mm). Collation: A8 B4. 12 leaves. Double column. Woodcut 'Angelo' and 10 woodcut scenes, including repeats. (Lightly soiled, a few small repaired tears). Red morocco gilt by Chatelin (light wear at spine).
Rare edition of a miracle play. Considered a nascent form of theatre, miracle, or morality, plays were an extremely popular form of literature. The present 'Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary' revolves around the Holy Virgin consoling the unfortunate and innocent and, occasionally, saving sinners confiding in her. Cioni Bib. delle sacre rappresentatione, pp.279-82, no. 10; EDIT 19127 (recording 3 copies only).
![FIORDANI, Muzio (16th century). La Rappresentatione di Stella, nuovamente ristampata. [Florence?: c. 1570]. 4° (200 x 139mm). Collation: A8 B4. 12 leaves. Double column. Woodcut 'Angelo' and 10 woodcut scenes, including repeats. (Lightly soiled, a few small repaired tears). Red morocco gilt by Chatelin (light wear at spine).](https://devapim.christies.com/uat/lot-images/5578769/2012/CSK/2012_CSK_06237_0330_000(fiordani_muzio_la_rappresentatione_di_stella_nuovamente_ristampata_flo093427).jpg?maxwidth=3840)