Bidspirit auction | Nicolau Tolentino de Almeida

Nicolau Tolentino de Almeida - Obras Completas de Nicolau Tolentino de Almeida - Nicolau Tolentino de Almeida, 1861. Published in 1861 by the Germano da Saldanha Printing House in Lisbon, this monumental edition brings together the complete works of one of the greatest and most influential satirists of 18th-century Portuguese literature. The volume is remarkable for its rich iconography, featuring 41 vignettes and 40 masterfully drawn engravings by Nogueira da Silva. The octavo edition (21.5 x 13 cm) comprises 388 pages, plus 836 pages of biographical-critical study and 9 pages including several unpublished texts. The work is introduced by a study by José de Torres, which delves into Tolentino's literary context. The copy is in very good condition, with an elegant leather binding, richly ornamented with gold details. An absolute reference piece for scholars of 18th-century literature and collectors of 19th-century illustrated editions.