Author
Maggi, Ottaviano
Title
De legato libri duo, / Octaviani Magii. Ad ampliss. virum. ac senatorem clariss. Aloisium Mocenicum equitem, et procuratorem..
Varying form of title
De legato libri dvo
Imprint
Venetiis, : [Lodovico degli Avanzi], M. D. LXVI. [1566]
Physical description
[8], 1-51, 54-66 leaves ; 20 cm (4to)
Note
Signatures: Pi2 A-I4 2I4 K-P4 K6.
Note
Leaf Pi2 is blank.
Note
Leaves printed on both sides.
Note
Woodcut device of Lodovico degli Avanzi on title page: an olive tree with motto "Pax alit artes".
Note
Woodcut initials.
Note
Edited by Girolamo Ruscelli.
Citation/references note
CLC, M139
Citation/references note
Adams, M128
Provenance
"Doctor Norton" inscribed in ink on upper endleaf. Written in ink above this is "A. R. C. V".
Provenance
Possible pressmark of Seth Ward (1617-1689) on upper endleaf: E.2.5.
Provenance
Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”
Binding
16th or 17th-century laced case parchment; sewn on two tawed leather supports; evidence of two pairs of ties at fore-edge; title written in ink along spine: "Octav Magg de Legato Libb. 2".
Subject
Ambassadors Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Avanzi, Lodovico degli, active 1556-1576 printer.
Added entry--name
Ruscelli, Girolamo, -approximately 1565 editor.
Added entry--name
Norton, Doctor former owner.
Added entry--name
Ward, Seth, 1617-1689 former owner.
Added entry--place
Italy Venice.
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