Polydore Vergil - De rerum inventoribus libri octo - 1590
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De rerum inventoribus libri octo by Polydore Vergil is a Latin, original-language early modern encyclopedia in eight books, bound in blind-stamped pigskin leather with a four-rib spine, published in 1590 in Genève by Jacob Stoer, comprising 675 pages and in good condition.
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De rerum inventoribus libri octo - [Genève], Jacob Stoer, 1590 - (32) 336 (16) 337-675 (61) pp - characteristic 16th-century Renaissance binding of blind-stamped pigskin leather over boards, richly decorated with roll stamps of portrait medallions and provided with a spine with four raised ribs and a handwritten title.
Good. Internal hinge at the bottom open, first gathering loosening at the bottom - book block solid in binding. Interior browned here and there with some spots. Endpapers inscribed. Underlinings and/or marginal notes on about 30 pages, appropriate to the age and the historical use of the work. A few dog-ears.
Written by the humanist Polydorus Vergilius and bound in a characteristic blind-stamped pigskin Renaissance binding, it is a substantial early-modern encyclopedia that in eight books investigates the origin and history of human civilization. The work offers a chronological and thematic overview of the 'first inventors' in language, science, culture, everyday technologies, and law, wherein the author critically compares classical myths with historical and biblical sources. Additionally, the book pays extensive attention to the roots of religious traditions, Christian institutions, and church rites, making it one of the most influential cultural-historical reference works of the Renaissance.
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De rerum inventoribus libri octo - [Genève], Jacob Stoer, 1590 - (32) 336 (16) 337-675 (61) pp - characteristic 16th-century Renaissance binding of blind-stamped pigskin leather over boards, richly decorated with roll stamps of portrait medallions and provided with a spine with four raised ribs and a handwritten title.
Good. Internal hinge at the bottom open, first gathering loosening at the bottom - book block solid in binding. Interior browned here and there with some spots. Endpapers inscribed. Underlinings and/or marginal notes on about 30 pages, appropriate to the age and the historical use of the work. A few dog-ears.
Written by the humanist Polydorus Vergilius and bound in a characteristic blind-stamped pigskin Renaissance binding, it is a substantial early-modern encyclopedia that in eight books investigates the origin and history of human civilization. The work offers a chronological and thematic overview of the 'first inventors' in language, science, culture, everyday technologies, and law, wherein the author critically compares classical myths with historical and biblical sources. Additionally, the book pays extensive attention to the roots of religious traditions, Christian institutions, and church rites, making it one of the most influential cultural-historical reference works of the Renaissance.
Will be sent by registered mail.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
History, Religion, Science
Book title
De rerum inventoribus libri octo
Author/ Illustrator
Polydore Vergil
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1590
Height
13 cm
Edition
Reprint
Width
8 cm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Jacob Stoer
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
675
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