Prospero Fagnani - Prosperi Fagnani Commentaria in Secundum Librum Decretalium and - 1764
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Prospero Fagnani’s Latin volume *Prosperi Fagnani Commentaria in Secundum Librum Decretalium* was published in 1764 and is bound in vellum.
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An imposing large-format eighteenth-century canon-law volume, this antique book preserves the scholarly character of early ecclesiastical libraries.
Title page reads Prosperi Fagnani Commentaria in Secundum Librum Decretalium and records publication in Venice by the Balleonian press in 1764, expressed as MDCCLXIV.
Prosper Fagnani, also known as Prospero Fagnani, was an influential seventeenth-century Italian canonist whose commentaries remained important to subsequent generations of Church scholars. His work belongs to the learned tradition surrounding the papal Decretals, fundamental texts governing ecclesiastical jurisdiction and administration. Photographed pages include discussion of benefices, ecclesiastical dignities, churches and consecration. Running headings also identify commentary on the third book of the Decretals, indicating that material from more than one book is present.
The volume features dense two-column Latin printing, contrasting roman and italic type, chapter summaries, decorative initials and elaborate printed ornaments. A particularly attractive title-page device depicts a crowned double-headed eagle, surrounded by scrolling foliage and birds. This is heraldic and printer-related imagery rather than a devotional scene, complementing the formal typography and traditional ornamental vocabulary.
The parchment-covered binding has a richly aged surface, manuscript spine lettering and surviving tie remnants. Measuring approximately 39 × 25 cm, it offers considerable visual presence.
Condition
Fair with substantial age-related wear. Parchment covering is stained, rippled, split and locally lost. Pages exhibit foxing and water stainings. A couple of final pages are missing.
Provenance
Italy, private collection.
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An imposing large-format eighteenth-century canon-law volume, this antique book preserves the scholarly character of early ecclesiastical libraries.
Title page reads Prosperi Fagnani Commentaria in Secundum Librum Decretalium and records publication in Venice by the Balleonian press in 1764, expressed as MDCCLXIV.
Prosper Fagnani, also known as Prospero Fagnani, was an influential seventeenth-century Italian canonist whose commentaries remained important to subsequent generations of Church scholars. His work belongs to the learned tradition surrounding the papal Decretals, fundamental texts governing ecclesiastical jurisdiction and administration. Photographed pages include discussion of benefices, ecclesiastical dignities, churches and consecration. Running headings also identify commentary on the third book of the Decretals, indicating that material from more than one book is present.
The volume features dense two-column Latin printing, contrasting roman and italic type, chapter summaries, decorative initials and elaborate printed ornaments. A particularly attractive title-page device depicts a crowned double-headed eagle, surrounded by scrolling foliage and birds. This is heraldic and printer-related imagery rather than a devotional scene, complementing the formal typography and traditional ornamental vocabulary.
The parchment-covered binding has a richly aged surface, manuscript spine lettering and surviving tie remnants. Measuring approximately 39 × 25 cm, it offers considerable visual presence.
Condition
Fair with substantial age-related wear. Parchment covering is stained, rippled, split and locally lost. Pages exhibit foxing and water stainings. A couple of final pages are missing.
Provenance
Italy, private collection.
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-Always shipped by private courier such as DHL Express, Fedex, UPS or CTT.
-We ship this item in a professionally packed manner and we provide tracking number.
-Due to recent events worldwide, shipping fuel has increased and hence the high price in the listing
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Religion
Book title
Prosperi Fagnani Commentaria in Secundum Librum Decretalium and
Author/ Illustrator
Prospero Fagnani
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1764
Height
40 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
25 cm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
650
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