Giovanni Olina, Uccelliera [Aviary], 1622, Giovanni Pietro Olina. Uccelliera overo discorso della natura, e proprieta di diversi uccelli e in particolare di que' che cantano, con il modo di prendergli, conoscergli, allevargli, e mantenergli. [Aviary or discourse of nature, and properties of different birds and in particular of those that sing, with the way of catching them, knowing them, raising them, and keeping them], with 59 copper plate engravings by Tempesta, and Villamena, vellum binding, 81 pages plus index, 9.5"h x 7"w

Provenance: Ex-libris Henr. Petit Doct. Med. Suessionaei.

Good/Fair, library stamps to title page, soiling to covers, professional repairs to multiple pages incl. to insect damage on lower margins, some staining and spotting, bookplate inside front cover, newer endpapers **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.