[PROFUMERIA] - ROSSETTI, Giovanventura (?-1548) - Secreti nobilissimi dell'arte profumatoria. Bologna: Recaldini, 1673 [CON:] Edizione stampata nel 1672. Bologna: Recaldini, 1672-1673.   Two editions, probably including the first, of this rare treatise that contains numerous recipes for preparing ointments, perfumes and beauty creams.   2 copies of the same work in different editions, 12mo (134 x 68mm). First copy: (some staining, illegible stamp on title covering the year of printing (but 1672?), some leaves detached). Contemporary vellum with manuscript title on spine. Provenance: inscription on final leaves. Second copy: (light spotting). Contemporary vellum with gilt title and decorations on spine, red edges, marbled endpapers (light wear on spine). Provenance: Andre Roure, Barcellona. (2)

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