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NATTA, Marco Antonio (1500-1568). De pulchro et obiter de uniuersa mundi fabrica, deque hominis aliarumque rerum, rationabili structura. Venice: Portonari, 1555.
A fine copy of this rare Platonic-Christian treatise on beauty and love, in which the author explores themes such as the immortality of the soul, the relationship between body and mind, and the relationship between humans and animals. The work also discusses the arts, science, the different geographical areas of the world and the characteristics of the people who inhabit them, including the newly discovered lands which the author calls 'Pacifica terra ultra oceanum'
Folio, (312 x 210 mm). Printer's device to title page, woodcut initials and vignettes. 19th century leather binding, gilt decorated to spine, blindstamped and gilt decorated boards (some light wear). Provenance: 'Giovanni Battista Forzano 1595' ownership inscription on the title page. (1)
Folio, (312 x 210 mm). Printer's device to title page, woodcut initials and vignettes. 19th century leather binding, gilt decorated to spine, blindstamped and gilt decorated boards (some light wear). Provenance: 'Giovanni Battista Forzano 1595' ownership inscription on the title page. (1)
ESTIMATE € 300 - 500
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[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
ESTIMATE € 600 - 1,000
