Iulii Pacii - Selecta - 1633
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ANALYSIS OF IMPERIAL INSTITUTIONS, WITH HANDWRITTEN ANNOTATIONS OF THEIR TIME
A broad legal edition, enriched by numerous contemporary annotations and with a documented provenance linked to the French magistracy. The original flexible parchment binding and signs of use testify to intensive reading, in keeping with the practical function of the volume.
ABSTRACT
Giulio Pace, jurist and philologist, examines the Imperial Institutions in this commentary accompanied by selected passages. The edition also includes, at the end, two summary plates of the work. The numerous handwritten annotations, probably contemporary with the print, make the exemplar particularly interesting for the study of the reception and use of Roman law in the seventeenth century.
WHY TO BUY
For the importance of Giulio Pace in the European legal tradition; for the rich apparatus of ancient handwritten annotations; for the original flexible parchment binding; and for the handwritten ex libris of the magistrate Pierre François Perret of Pontarlier, which adds a significant historical provenance.
MARKET VALUE
A seventeenth-century edition of interest to collectors of Roman law, the history of jurisprudence, and annotated books. Value mainly depends on the completeness of the volume, the state of the binding, and the quantity and relevance of the handwritten notes. This copy is valued between 400 and 800 euros.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION
In-8°, pp. [24], 728, [56], 150. Contemporary ivory-colored flexible parchment, smooth spine with the author’s name handwritten and visible stitches. Numerous handwritten annotations, probably contemporary. Manuscript ex libris, including that of Pierre François Perret, magistrate of Pontarlier. Foxing and damp stains; some staining to the binding.
FULL TITLE AND AUTHOR
Iulii Pacii, ic. clariss. Analysis Institutionum Imperialum, cum selectis. Adiecta est in calce utriusque una & altera Anacephalæosis. Giulio Pace.
CONTEXT AND SIGNIFICANCE
Giulio Pace, also known as Julius Pacius, was an Italian jurist and philologist active between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries. His works contributed to the diffusion and study of Roman law in Europe. This volume sits within the tradition of commentaries on Justinian’s Institutes, a fundamental text for teaching and legal practice.
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
Giulio Pace da Beriga (1550–1635) taught at several European universities and stood out for his studies in law and philology. His scholarly activity and writings enjoyed wide circulation, particularly within the continental legal culture.
PRINTING HISTORY
Lugduni [Lyon], Ioan. Ant. Huguetan, 1638. Octavo edition, with the text structured in [24], 728, [56] and 150 pages.
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Translated by Google TranslateANALYSIS OF IMPERIAL INSTITUTIONS, WITH HANDWRITTEN ANNOTATIONS OF THEIR TIME
A broad legal edition, enriched by numerous contemporary annotations and with a documented provenance linked to the French magistracy. The original flexible parchment binding and signs of use testify to intensive reading, in keeping with the practical function of the volume.
ABSTRACT
Giulio Pace, jurist and philologist, examines the Imperial Institutions in this commentary accompanied by selected passages. The edition also includes, at the end, two summary plates of the work. The numerous handwritten annotations, probably contemporary with the print, make the exemplar particularly interesting for the study of the reception and use of Roman law in the seventeenth century.
WHY TO BUY
For the importance of Giulio Pace in the European legal tradition; for the rich apparatus of ancient handwritten annotations; for the original flexible parchment binding; and for the handwritten ex libris of the magistrate Pierre François Perret of Pontarlier, which adds a significant historical provenance.
MARKET VALUE
A seventeenth-century edition of interest to collectors of Roman law, the history of jurisprudence, and annotated books. Value mainly depends on the completeness of the volume, the state of the binding, and the quantity and relevance of the handwritten notes. This copy is valued between 400 and 800 euros.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND CONDITION
In-8°, pp. [24], 728, [56], 150. Contemporary ivory-colored flexible parchment, smooth spine with the author’s name handwritten and visible stitches. Numerous handwritten annotations, probably contemporary. Manuscript ex libris, including that of Pierre François Perret, magistrate of Pontarlier. Foxing and damp stains; some staining to the binding.
FULL TITLE AND AUTHOR
Iulii Pacii, ic. clariss. Analysis Institutionum Imperialum, cum selectis. Adiecta est in calce utriusque una & altera Anacephalæosis. Giulio Pace.
CONTEXT AND SIGNIFICANCE
Giulio Pace, also known as Julius Pacius, was an Italian jurist and philologist active between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries. His works contributed to the diffusion and study of Roman law in Europe. This volume sits within the tradition of commentaries on Justinian’s Institutes, a fundamental text for teaching and legal practice.
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
Giulio Pace da Beriga (1550–1635) taught at several European universities and stood out for his studies in law and philology. His scholarly activity and writings enjoyed wide circulation, particularly within the continental legal culture.
PRINTING HISTORY
Lugduni [Lyon], Ioan. Ant. Huguetan, 1638. Octavo edition, with the text structured in [24], 728, [56] and 150 pages.
Seller's Story
RareBooks NO-RESERVE brings the charm of antiquity into the digital age — with curated sales, exceptional deals, and stories worth collecting.
Because owning a rare book should feel like a discovery, not a luxury.
RareBooks NO-RESERVE is revolutionizing the online market for antique and rare books.
As a pioneer in e-commerce, the company transforms access to valuable and collectible editions by launching exclusive flash sales across leading platforms — offering significant discounts on books that are typically available only at premium prices.
With a sharp focus on visibility, digital innovation, and strategic pricing, RareBooks NO-RESERVE turns rarity into opportunity, building lasting customer loyalty through irresistible deals and curated value propositions.
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Number of books
1
Subject
Law
Book title
Selecta
Author/ Illustrator
Iulii Pacii
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1633
Height
201 mm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
153 mm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Ioan. Ant. Hvcvetan
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
958
