Ruscelli Ieronimo (5 results)

1st ed. 10 parts in 5 vols. With numerous engraved picture plates, each part between 172 to 239 p. Cover slightly bumped, preliminary pages and text partially a little stained, small note on preliminary page, otherwise fine copy. Sprache: Italienisch Gewicht in Gramm: 0 Kl.-8°, contemporary hardcover.

Prima rara edizione di questo interessante repertorio biografico rinascimentale, che raccoglie numerose notizie su uomini e donne della storia antica, personaggi della mitologia e della letteratura classica; a margine sono riportate le fonti antiche delle notizie. Il nostro esemplare manca del ritratto inciso del Ruscelli. Ieronimo Ruscelli (1504-1566) fu letterato e poligrafo, attivo soprattutto a Venezia, dove fu curatore di numerose edizioni di classici italiani (suo il primo commento all'Orlando Furioso). Il volume Indice degl'uomini illustri fu pubblicato postumo nel 1572 dal Comino, di cui appare la bella marca tipografica al frontespizio (un albero di palma con tre putti col motto Digna feret premia constans animus) Numero di tavole: 0 pp.(4),172 carte altezza 19.5 larghezza 14 Esemplare in condizioni molto buone.Legatura in piena pergamena con titoli calligrafici al dorso a quattro nervi: tracce di sporco, lievi segni di usura e abrasioni ai piatti e al dorso. Annotazione d'epoca al margine inferiore del contropiatto anteriore.Tagli spruzzati, tagli di testa leggermente scuriti.Formula collazionale: a4, A-Z4, AA-VV4.Carte in condizioni molto buone con ampi margini laterali ed inferiori. Gora di umidità che interessa gli angoli inferiori esterni delle prime carte fino al quaterno K (ad esclusione di alcuni fascicoli che non sono compromessi). Carte dei quaterni T e V particolarmente brunite. Da segnalare un piccolo refuso tipografico: la carta FF2 è indicata come F2. Minuscola macchia marrone in HH4. Annotazione d'epoca al margine laterale esterno al verso di MM2. Manca la tav. incisa con il ritratto dell'autore.Marca tipografica xilografica al frontespizio, capitello xilografico e iniziali decorate.Testo in italiano.Per chi fosse interessato, disponibili ulteriori fotografie.

Venezia (Venise), Apresso Comin da Trino di Monferrato, 1572, "Con la Giunta di altre imprese tutto riordinato et corretto da Francesco Patritio, Venetia (Venise) 1572", 4 parties en 1 volume in-4 de (4)-288 feuillets - 82 pp., 1 portrait gravé, 2 planches gravées dépliantes et 152 figures gravées sur cuivre (dont 19 à pleine page et 1 sur double-page), pour la plupart emblématiques. Chacune des quatre parties a une page de titre gravée indépendante, reliure d'époque de plein velin ivoire, la dernière partie est à la date de 1583, les pages de titre des 2 premières parties sont courtes dans les marges inférieures, bon exemplaire dans sa première reliure. Un des plus beaux livres d'emblèmes italien du XVIe siècle, dont les gravures sont attribuées à Giacomo Franco ou Girolamo Porro. La 4e partie, ici reliée à la suite est en édition originale. (Mortimer 449 Anm.; Landwehr VI, 648; Vinet 848.) - 2e édition de ce somptueux livre d'emblèmes richement illustré. "Ruscelli's 'Imprese' is useful not only for the devices themselves but for the coat of arms included in the elaborate borders on most of the devices and for miscellaneous informations about the owners" (Mortimer).

Half Leather. Condition: Very Good. Ruscelli's translation of Ptolemy's Geografia and first edition published by G. Ziletti in 1564. The first two Ruscelli editions have been published 1561 and 1562 by V. Valgrisi. The maps of the first five editions of Ruscelli are printed from the same copper plates of Valgrisi and based on the G. Gastaldi edition of 1548. Illustrated with 60 double page copper engraved maps and several woodcuts in text. Whereof 23 Ptolemy maps and 37 'modern' map, including 2 world maps (one Ptolemy/Shirly 109, one modern/Shirley 110), 6 maps of America (South America, Mexico with Florida, Brazil, east coast of North America, Haiti, Cuba), 25 European maps (including the North-Atlantic map with parts of Labrador), 9 maps of Africa and 19 maps of Asia. This Copy lacks the two-hemisphere world map, the map of Poland, the map of Moscow, and the Carta Marina. Wear at tail of spine. Tiny holes present in several locations (probably due to worms). Very light creases along spine. Occasional, mild evidence of moisture exposure. Otherwise very good with text and maps still clear. 0.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Italian. Language: Italian. 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 lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1565. 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: - Italian, Pages:- 708, 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. 708 708.