Cronica di Matteo Villani a Miglior Lezione Ridotta coll' Aiuto de' Testi a Penna by Villani, Matteo, b. 1363 - 1825-1826

Monachii [Munich]: Typis Mariæ Magdalenæ Riedlin, 1730. First Edition. Full Leather. First Edition of an important genealogical work dedicated to Prince-Elector Charles Albert (later Holy Roman Emperor Charles VII), tracing the descent of the Wittelsbach dynasty of Bavaria to Charlemagne. Two volumes in one. Folio; [20], 82; 192; [12], 326, [28]pp, with a double-page engraved map of the Danube basin (signed by Georg Baptista Steinberger), allegorical frontispiece (signed by Hieronymus Sperling); engraved genealogical table (signed Joh. Christoph Steinberger), full-page coat-of-arms, the Wittelsbach genealogical tree, and two engravings (the second double-page) after medieval panels depicting Duke Arnulf the Bad. Firmly bound in contemporary sheep (boards with light wear only), the spine divided by five raised bands into six compartment richly gilt (now faded), with a vellum lettering piece titled in gilt. Magnificently printed on bright, spotless paper of very high rag content, in a handsome Roman… Read More

In 2 volumes. All pages tight, a little foxing and age-darkening, a couple of small tears, page edges age-soiled, particularly on top. Monumental sculptures in the cemetery of Bologna, formerly the Certosa – Zecchi's famous and rare work of Bolognese history, with 160 copperplate engravings of tombstones and funerary monuments erected to eminent persons buried there, along with the inscriptions and brief biographical notes in Italian and French. With views of the Certosa cemetery and environs, the grand hall of tombs, etc.
Includes the indices and the history and fold-out plan of the Certosa ("Ridotta a Cimitero Comunale) di Bologna. Includes the material published in 1829.
Engravings chiefly by Francesco Franceschini and Pietro Romagnoli, after local Bolognese engraver Gaetano Canuti. Originally issued in monthly fascicles.

1724 French Essays of Michel Montaigne France Renaissance Philosophy Humanism

"The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself."
― Michel de Montaigne, Essays

First published in 1580, the Essays of Michel de Montaigne were a collection of essays and writings on a variety of topics and content. Montaigne was rather decisive in his rhetoric and used various Ancient Greek, Latin, and Italian texts as examples and references, such as Lucretius and Plutarch quotations. Montaigne himself stated that the goal of his essays was to describe man with 'utter frankness and honesty.' According to the scholar Paul Oskar Kristeller,
"the writers of the period were keenly aware of the miseries and ills of our earthly existence".
Montaigne sought to break man down into his basic features, which, at the time, was extreme volatility. He wrote on marriage being an absolute necessity for raising children, but he also quoted, in the 'Essays,' that "Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds… Read More

1548 Italian Renaissance Letters Pliny Petrarch Mirandola Ferrari Lodovico Dolce

Lodovico Dolce was a 16th-century Italian author known for his various 'dialogues' which discussed prominent societal and academic issues. One of his best works was his famous 'Epistole'. This work contains the letters of famous writers including Pliny the Younger, Petrarch, Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrari, and Giovanni Pico della Mirandola.
Item number: #21165
Price: $750
DOLCE, Lodovico

Epistole di G. Plinio, di M. Franc. Petrarca, del S. Pico della Mirandola et d'altri eccellentiss. Huomini
In Vinegia: Appresso Gabriel Giolito de' Ferrari, 1548.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
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[8], 164 leaves
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Signatures: *4 A-V8 X4
· References: USTC 849918
· Language: Italian
· Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
· Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm)
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1771 Essays of Montaigne French Renaissance Philosophy Humanism Coste French 10v

First published in 1580, the Essays of Michel de Montaigne were a collection of essays and writings on a variety of topics and content. Montaigne was rather decisive in his rhetoric and used various Ancient Greek, Latin, and Italian texts as examples and references, such as Lucretius and Plutarch quotations. Montaigne himself stated that the goal of his essays was to describe man with 'utter frankness and honesty.' According to the scholar Paul Oskar Kristeller,
"the writers of the period were keenly aware of the miseries and ills of our earthly existence."

Montaigne sought to break man down into his basic features, which, at the time, was extreme volatility. He wrote on marriage being an absolute necessity for raising children, but he also quoted, in the 'Essays,' that "Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds outside desperate to get in, and those inside desperate to get out".

This 1771 French edition was edited… Read More

In 2 volumes. All pages tight, a little foxing and age-darkening, a couple of small tears, page edges age-soiled, particularly on top. Monumental sculptures in the cemetery of Bologna, formerly the Certosa – Zecchi's famous and rare work of Bolognese history, with 160 copperplate engravings of tombstones and funerary monuments erected to eminent persons buried there, along with the inscriptions and brief biographical notes in Italian and French. With views of the Certosa cemetery and environs, the grand hall of tombs, etc.
Includes the indices and the history and fold-out plan of the Certosa ("Ridotta a Cimitero Comunale) di Bologna. Includes the material published in 1829.
Engravings chiefly by Francesco Franceschini and Pietro Romagnoli, after local Bolognese engraver Gaetano Canuti. Originally issued in monthly fascicles.

1595 Italian Renaissance Letters Battista Guarini Venice Florence Vellum ITALY
Battista Guarini was a 16th-century Italian poet who was best-known for his tragedy 'Il Pastor Fido', a story of the marriage of Duke of Savoy and Catharine of Austria. He provided libretti for Renaissance opera composers and texts for madrigals, but he also wrote numerous letters – letters that would become popular for their beautiful language. Most of these letters were written to nobles and high-class figures in Venice and Florence. In 1593, Guarini's letters were first published and would see numerous editions, including this 1595 Ciotti edition.
Item number: #20346
Price: $750
GUARINI, Battista
Lettere del signor cavaliere Battista Gvarini ...
In Venetia : Appresso Gio. Battista Ciotti ..., 1595-96.

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Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 parts in 1
o Part 1 – [8], 224, [4]
o Part 2 – [8], 88
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Language: Italian
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Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
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Size: ~8.75in X… Read More

1548 Italian Renaissance Letters Pliny Petrarch Mirandola Ferrari Lodovico Dolce

Lodovico Dolce was a 16th-century Italian author known for his various 'dialogues' which discussed prominent societal and academic issues. One of his best works was his famous 'Epistole'. This work contains the letters of famous writers including Pliny the Younger, Petrarch, Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrari, and Giovanni Pico della Mirandola.
Item number: #21165
Price: $750
DOLCE, Lodovico

Epistole di G. Plinio, di M. Franc. Petrarca, del S. Pico della Mirandola et d'altri eccellentiss. Huomini
In Vinegia: Appresso Gabriel Giolito de' Ferrari, 1548.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages
o
[8], 164 leaves
o
Signatures: *4 A-V8 X4
· References: USTC 849918
· Language: Italian
· Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
· Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of… Read More

1771 Essays of Montaigne French Renaissance Philosophy Humanism Coste French 10v

First published in 1580, the Essays of Michel de Montaigne were a collection of essays and writings on a variety of topics and content. Montaigne was rather decisive in his rhetoric and used various Ancient Greek, Latin, and Italian texts as examples and references, such as Lucretius and Plutarch quotations. Montaigne himself stated that the goal of his essays was to describe man with 'utter frankness and honesty.' According to the scholar Paul Oskar Kristeller,
"the writers of the period were keenly aware of the miseries and ills of our earthly existence."

Montaigne sought to break man down into his basic features, which, at the time, was extreme volatility. He wrote on marriage being an absolute necessity for raising children, but he also quoted, in the 'Essays,' that "Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds outside desperate to get in, and those inside desperate to get out".

This 1771 French edition was edited… Read More

1693 ENGLISH Essays of Montaigne France Renaissance Philosophy Humanism Cotton

"The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself."
― Michel de Montaigne, Essays

First published in 1580, the Essays of Michel de Montaigne were a collection of essays and writings on a variety of topics and content. Montaigne was rather decisive in his rhetoric and used various Ancient Greek, Latin, and Italian texts as examples and references, such as Lucretius and Plutarch quotations. Montaigne himself stated that the goal of his essays was to describe man with 'utter frankness and honesty.' According to the scholar Paul Oskar Kristeller,
"the writers of the period were keenly aware of the miseries and ills of our earthly existence".

Montaigne sought to break man down into his basic features, which, at the time, was extreme volatility. He wrote on marriage being an absolute necessity for raising children, but he also quoted, in the 'Essays,' that "Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds… Read More