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PANCIROLI, Guido (1523-1599). Notitia utraque, dignitatum, cum Orientis, tum Occidentis, ultra Arcadii Honoriique tempora. Venice: Franciscum de Franciscis Senensem, 1593.
Beautiful edition of Guido Panciroli's work containing allegorical depictions of portions of the Empire, court insignia, civil and military authorities, as well as statues, small buildings, books, and camps. It includes the petition to the emperor on war ''De rebus bellicis'' the corresponding illustrations, depicting chariots, ships and other military equipment. Towards the end is Andrea Alciato's treatise on civil and military organisation, Publius Victor's topographical description of classical Rome, and a conversation between the Emperor Hadrian and the philosopher Epictetus.
Folio , (220 x 320 mm). Title-page with printer's device, initials, friezes and several full-page engraved vignettes, (loose binding, browning, occasional light stains, minimal older repairs). Contemporary vellum binding with title to spine (some wear). Provenance: Ex Libris Marii Santangelo; "Est Mons S Faustini de Brixia ad usum Ludovici Luchi", 19th-century ownership inscription. (1
Folio , (220 x 320 mm). Title-page with printer's device, initials, friezes and several full-page engraved vignettes, (loose binding, browning, occasional light stains, minimal older repairs). Contemporary vellum binding with title to spine (some wear). Provenance: Ex Libris Marii Santangelo; "Est Mons S Faustini de Brixia ad usum Ludovici Luchi", 19th-century ownership inscription. (1
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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