Dallington Sir Robert (5 results)
More imagesPublished by London, Edward Blount 1613
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Sokol Books Ltd. ABA ILAB, London, United KingdomSokol Books Ltd. ABA ILAB
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, 2 parts in one volume, folio pp. [viii], 339, [i], 61, [iii]. A-2T , 2V ,2X-3E . First and last blanks present. "First word of title is xylographic. 'A briefe inference vpon Guicciardines digression, in the fourth part of the first quarterne of his historie' has separate ti…tle page and pagination; register is continuous.' ESTC. Roman and Italic letter, some Greek. Text in box rule. Woodcut printer's device on both titles, fine engraved portrait of the dedicatee Prince Charles on verso of first, floriated woodcut initials, typographical ornaments. Very minor light waterstain on lower blank margins of a few leaves. A fine copy, absolutely crisp and clean, with good margins in contemporary calf, covers bordered with a triple blind rule, spine with raised bands, ruled in blind, tan morocco label gilt, edges with gilt pointillé rule, a.e.r., a little scratching to upper cover. A fine copy of the first edition of this important and influential book of Aphorisms adapted from Guicciardini. The author had been introduced to Prince Henry in 1605, serving him for four years without reward; in 1609 Dallington presented Henry with a manuscript translation "Aphorismes civill and militarie", selected from the Italian historian Francesco Guicciardini. As a result of this gift Dallington was fee'd as a gentleman-in-ordinary of the prince's chamber, joining the distinguished group of scholars who attended James I's high-minded heir. After the prince's death in 1612 Dallington reworked his Aphorismes for publication, published here with a new dedication to Prince Charles. "Improbably the ruse worked a second time, and Dallington became one of the few members of Prince Henry's household to be retained by the new heir. It has even been suggested that Charles may have derived his unfortunate persuasion that duplicity was a princely virtue from reading Dallington's Guicciardini." (see ODNB). "In 1613 Robert Dallington dedicates his Aphorismes Civill and Militarie to Prince Charles. The overt purpose of his work is to offer this future ruler lessons in political prudence. Dallington condenses educational episodes from the first five books of Guicciardini's Storia d'Italia, introducing each with a moral of his own and sententiae from various sources. On the surface, the Aphorismes is a typical approach to methodising the art of prudence. Dallington is only one of many early modern authors to compile a collection of political wisdom based on the works of the famously prudent Guicciardini, but the Aphorismes stands out from similar works because of how the author approaches the challenge of cultivating the reader's prudence. Like other collectors, Dallington does methodize, order, and condense. However, Dallington's method does not simply arrange static precepts for easy consumption. Rather, Dallington employs a method of prudent indirection to immerse precepts in dynamic and complicating contexts that enable readers to develop skills of discretion and flexibility. Dallington not only adopts an essentially Ramist method to Baconian and Guicciardinian ideals of induction, but he also takes an Odyssean route to prudence, incorporating romance conventions of voyage and digression that transform his manual of prudence into something more adventurous and more effective than the typical aphorism collection." Patricia Davis Patrick 'Judgement in Early Modern England.' ESTC S109203; STC 6197. Pforzheimer. Grolier.
More imagesPublished by Robert Allot, London 1629
- First Edition
Seller: Kay Craddock - Antiquarian Bookseller, Melbourne, AustraliaKay Craddock - Antiquarian Bookseller
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Add to basketFirst Edition. The second edition. [with] A Briefe Inference upon Guicciardines Digression, in the fourth part of the first Quarterne of his Historie. Forbidden the Impression, and effaced out of the Originall by the Inquisition. In answer to a Letter from an Honourable Friend. Pp. [vi]+340(last blank)+62(last blank), headpiece…decorations and decorative initials; small demy 4to; early calf boards with blind rule borders, rebacked, later calf spine with gilt lettered & decorated red leather title label and raised bands, edges of boards lightly worn; the pastedowns at some time (not recently) lifted and loose, revealing part of the printed backing sheets, with an early inked inscription scribbled over on the [loose] upper pastedown, book label of David Levine, Sydney, and early catalogue slip on the upper pastedown [backing], early inked inscription scribbled over on the recto of the loose pastedown, a couple of small edge chips or splits, two ink blots near bottom edge page 316, a few light marginal damp stains and occasional slight foxing; printed by M. Fletcher [and John Haviland] for Robert Allot, London, 1629. Second edition. STC 6198; Cockle 84. *The first edition (1613) included a portrait of Prince Charles and an errata, but not the translation of the 'forbidden' digression. 'A book of precepts drawn up, in the first instance, for the instruction of Henry, Prince of Wales, of whose household Dallington was a member' [Cockle page 69]. Adapted from the Historia di Italia by Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540), which is considered a classic work of Renaissance history.
More imagesPublished by Imprinted [by R. Field] for Edward Blount, London 1613
- First Edition
Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, U.S.A.James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA
Contact seller4-star sellerFirst edition. First edition. Woodcut printer's device on title, engraved portrait of the dedicatee Prince Charles on title verso, woodcut headpieces and decorative initials. Folio. The author, who translated part of The Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, became Master of the Charterhouse. The work is dedicated to the young Prince Charl…es (later King Charles I) whose youthful portrait adorns the title verso. A fine, crisp copy. STC 6197; ESTC S109203. Provenance: Earl of Winchelsea (signature on dedication page) E.S. & H. Lloyd (engraved armorial bookplate). From the library of Robert S. Pirie with his bookplate Nineteenth-century olive morocco, gilt-ruled border and gilt-stamped laurel wreath on both covers, ties missing, some slight marginal soiling on a few leaves Woodcut printer's device on title, engraved portrait of the dedicatee Prince Charles on title verso, woodcut headpieces and decorative initials. Folio.
- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1892 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repri…nt. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 260 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 260 Language: French.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: French. Language: French. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine len…ds an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1892. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - French, Pages: - 260, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 260 260.
