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Delle Imprese by Giulio Cesare Capaccio, 1st edition illustrated edition, Napoli 1592, Italian (original language), 550 pages, bound in half leather.
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The secret of power and virtue: The art of business as the hidden language
First Edition - Born in an age when knowledge was expressed through riddles and beauty was a code to decipher, Giulio Cesare Capaccio's Treatise of Enterprises represents the culmination of Neapolitan symbolic culture at the end of the 16th century. Published in Naples in 1592 by printers Giovan Giacomo Carlino and Antonio Pace, in three autonomous but complementary books, the work gathers the heritage of humanist hermeneutics and transforms it into a moral and visual system. Each enterprise is a hidden truth, a metaphor for the soul or power, a microcosm ordered in which image and word coincide. It is a science of virtue and appearance, a regal art that unites theology, rhetoric, and the alchemy of imagery.
Market value
Original 1592 Neapolitan edition, the first and only ancient print. Complete copies of the three books with their respective title pages are now of notable bibliographic rarity, especially in contemporary binding. Well-preserved and intact specimens of all the woodcuts are valued on the antiquarian market between 4,000 and 6,000 euros, with higher prices for prestigious provenance or particularly fresh pages. Your copy, in contemporary parchment and with perfectly legible title pages, falls within the high valuation range.
Physical description and condition
Next binding in half parchment. Three independent frontispieces, all dated 1592, each with the typical typographic mark of Giovan Giacomo Carlino and Antonio Minime, showing traces of use, slight marginal tears, old ex libris on the frontispiece. Pp. (2); 62nn; 168; 196; 120; (2).
Full title and author
Treatise on the Enterprises
Naples, Printed by Gio. Giacomo Carlino & Antonio Pace, 1592.
Giulio Cesare Capaccio
Context and Significance
The Treatise of Enterprises is the most ambitious Italian theorization of the art of symbolism after Ruscelli and Bargagli. Capaccio, a historian, philosopher, and moralist, conceives of enterprises as a language of hidden truths: the image and the motto do not represent but reveal. Book I explains the origin and structure of the enterprise; Book II analyzes heroic and moral virtues; Book III opens to cosmological and theological interpretation, where symbols become tools of universal knowledge.
The work reflects the dual nature of late Renaissance Naples, a crossroads of science and mysticism, a center of humanistic knowledge and Counter-Reformation spirituality. Its influence extended in the following centuries to baroque emblems, moral literature, and even 17th-century Jesuit iconography.
Biography of the Author
Giulio Cesare Capaccio (Capaccio Vecchio, 1552 – Naples, 1634) was a historian, orator, and secretary of the Kingdom of Naples. A scholar of vast knowledge, author of the Historia Neapolitana and Parthenope liberata, he was an interpreter of the symbolic theology of the Counter-Reformation. His prose, elegant and visionary, combines classical erudition with a taste for the occult sign, transforming moral literature into a laboratory of symbols. With the Trattato dell’Imprese, Capaccio defined the paradigm of virtus figurata, the idea that every authentic image is a form of knowledge.
Printing history and circulation
The Neapolitan edition of 1592 is the first and only ancient print of the work. The text was designed to be divided into three autonomous but complementary books, each with its own frontispiece and numbering, later assembled into a single volume. The Carlino and Pace workshop, trusted printers of Neapolitan scholars, produced a high-quality print with thick paper and highly detailed woodcuts. The work was widely circulated among aristocratic and academic circles, particularly among members of the Accademia degli Oziosi.
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES
Adams C 71; Brunet I, 1502; Graesse II, 20; Landwehr, Romanic Emblem Books, 252; Praz, Studies in Seventeenth-Century Imagery, p. 270; Mortimer, Italian Sixteenth Century Books, II, 105; Pozzi – Ciardi Dupré, Le Imprese del Rinascimento, Milan 1984; Olschki, L’Arte delle Imprese in Italia, Florence 1927, p. 87; Biblioteca Nazionale di Napoli, Rari 16° 1456; ICCU, CNCE 9548.
Seller's Story
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Embarking on the thrilling journey of collecting rare and timeless printed works? Here's your snappy rundown, "The Collector's Cheat Sheet," to ensure you're not just flipping pages but stacking up the value:
1. Edition and Rarity: Rarity is the name of the game. First editions, limited printings, and books flaunting unique features like eye-catching illustrations or mind-blowing bindings? Consider them the VIPs of the collector's world.
2. Condition & Dimension: Picture this – a book in mint condition, untouched by the woes of wear and tear. Now, flip the script: wear, foxing, discoloration – they're the villains here. And don't forget to size up the dimensions, because a book's size matters in the collector's universe.
3. Authenticity: In a world of replicas and forgeries, verifying a book's authenticity is your superhero move. Expert examination and authentication – your trusty sidekicks in this quest.
4. Provenance: Who owned it before you? If the book has hobnobbed with famous figures or danced through historical events, its value skyrockets. Every book has a story, but some have blockbuster tales.
5. Demand and Market Trends: Think of book values as the stock market of the literary world. Stay savvy on collector trends and market shifts to ride the waves of value.
6. Subject Matter: Some topics are like fine wine – they get better with time. Dive into subjects with a timeless appeal or ride the wave of emerging cultural and historical relevance.
7. Binding and Design: Beauty is more than skin deep. Intricate bindings, stunning covers, and illustrations – these are the accessories that make a book runway-ready in the collector's eyes.
8. Association Copies: Books with a personal touch – whether it's a connection to the author or a famous personality – elevate the historical vibes. A book with a backstory? Count us in.
9. Investment Potential: Passion is the engine, but some collectors eye future returns. Keep in mind, though, that the book market can be as unpredictable as a plot twist.
10. Expert Advice: New to the game? Don't play solo. Seek wisdom from the book gurus, hit up book fairs, and join collector communities. We at Luxury Books are the Yodas of the rare book galaxy, helping you build collections that scream sophistication and cultural clout.
Because collecting rare books isn't just about dollar signs – it's a journey of preserving heritage and embracing literary treasures. Happy collecting!
Translated by Google TranslateThe secret of power and virtue: The art of business as the hidden language
First Edition - Born in an age when knowledge was expressed through riddles and beauty was a code to decipher, Giulio Cesare Capaccio's Treatise of Enterprises represents the culmination of Neapolitan symbolic culture at the end of the 16th century. Published in Naples in 1592 by printers Giovan Giacomo Carlino and Antonio Pace, in three autonomous but complementary books, the work gathers the heritage of humanist hermeneutics and transforms it into a moral and visual system. Each enterprise is a hidden truth, a metaphor for the soul or power, a microcosm ordered in which image and word coincide. It is a science of virtue and appearance, a regal art that unites theology, rhetoric, and the alchemy of imagery.
Market value
Original 1592 Neapolitan edition, the first and only ancient print. Complete copies of the three books with their respective title pages are now of notable bibliographic rarity, especially in contemporary binding. Well-preserved and intact specimens of all the woodcuts are valued on the antiquarian market between 4,000 and 6,000 euros, with higher prices for prestigious provenance or particularly fresh pages. Your copy, in contemporary parchment and with perfectly legible title pages, falls within the high valuation range.
Physical description and condition
Next binding in half parchment. Three independent frontispieces, all dated 1592, each with the typical typographic mark of Giovan Giacomo Carlino and Antonio Minime, showing traces of use, slight marginal tears, old ex libris on the frontispiece. Pp. (2); 62nn; 168; 196; 120; (2).
Full title and author
Treatise on the Enterprises
Naples, Printed by Gio. Giacomo Carlino & Antonio Pace, 1592.
Giulio Cesare Capaccio
Context and Significance
The Treatise of Enterprises is the most ambitious Italian theorization of the art of symbolism after Ruscelli and Bargagli. Capaccio, a historian, philosopher, and moralist, conceives of enterprises as a language of hidden truths: the image and the motto do not represent but reveal. Book I explains the origin and structure of the enterprise; Book II analyzes heroic and moral virtues; Book III opens to cosmological and theological interpretation, where symbols become tools of universal knowledge.
The work reflects the dual nature of late Renaissance Naples, a crossroads of science and mysticism, a center of humanistic knowledge and Counter-Reformation spirituality. Its influence extended in the following centuries to baroque emblems, moral literature, and even 17th-century Jesuit iconography.
Biography of the Author
Giulio Cesare Capaccio (Capaccio Vecchio, 1552 – Naples, 1634) was a historian, orator, and secretary of the Kingdom of Naples. A scholar of vast knowledge, author of the Historia Neapolitana and Parthenope liberata, he was an interpreter of the symbolic theology of the Counter-Reformation. His prose, elegant and visionary, combines classical erudition with a taste for the occult sign, transforming moral literature into a laboratory of symbols. With the Trattato dell’Imprese, Capaccio defined the paradigm of virtus figurata, the idea that every authentic image is a form of knowledge.
Printing history and circulation
The Neapolitan edition of 1592 is the first and only ancient print of the work. The text was designed to be divided into three autonomous but complementary books, each with its own frontispiece and numbering, later assembled into a single volume. The Carlino and Pace workshop, trusted printers of Neapolitan scholars, produced a high-quality print with thick paper and highly detailed woodcuts. The work was widely circulated among aristocratic and academic circles, particularly among members of the Accademia degli Oziosi.
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES
Adams C 71; Brunet I, 1502; Graesse II, 20; Landwehr, Romanic Emblem Books, 252; Praz, Studies in Seventeenth-Century Imagery, p. 270; Mortimer, Italian Sixteenth Century Books, II, 105; Pozzi – Ciardi Dupré, Le Imprese del Rinascimento, Milan 1984; Olschki, L’Arte delle Imprese in Italia, Florence 1927, p. 87; Biblioteca Nazionale di Napoli, Rari 16° 1456; ICCU, CNCE 9548.
Seller's Story
Luxury Books: Your Go-To Guide for Nabbing Literary Treasures!
Embarking on the thrilling journey of collecting rare and timeless printed works? Here's your snappy rundown, "The Collector's Cheat Sheet," to ensure you're not just flipping pages but stacking up the value:
1. Edition and Rarity: Rarity is the name of the game. First editions, limited printings, and books flaunting unique features like eye-catching illustrations or mind-blowing bindings? Consider them the VIPs of the collector's world.
2. Condition & Dimension: Picture this – a book in mint condition, untouched by the woes of wear and tear. Now, flip the script: wear, foxing, discoloration – they're the villains here. And don't forget to size up the dimensions, because a book's size matters in the collector's universe.
3. Authenticity: In a world of replicas and forgeries, verifying a book's authenticity is your superhero move. Expert examination and authentication – your trusty sidekicks in this quest.
4. Provenance: Who owned it before you? If the book has hobnobbed with famous figures or danced through historical events, its value skyrockets. Every book has a story, but some have blockbuster tales.
5. Demand and Market Trends: Think of book values as the stock market of the literary world. Stay savvy on collector trends and market shifts to ride the waves of value.
6. Subject Matter: Some topics are like fine wine – they get better with time. Dive into subjects with a timeless appeal or ride the wave of emerging cultural and historical relevance.
7. Binding and Design: Beauty is more than skin deep. Intricate bindings, stunning covers, and illustrations – these are the accessories that make a book runway-ready in the collector's eyes.
8. Association Copies: Books with a personal touch – whether it's a connection to the author or a famous personality – elevate the historical vibes. A book with a backstory? Count us in.
9. Investment Potential: Passion is the engine, but some collectors eye future returns. Keep in mind, though, that the book market can be as unpredictable as a plot twist.
10. Expert Advice: New to the game? Don't play solo. Seek wisdom from the book gurus, hit up book fairs, and join collector communities. We at Luxury Books are the Yodas of the rare book galaxy, helping you build collections that scream sophistication and cultural clout.
Because collecting rare books isn't just about dollar signs – it's a journey of preserving heritage and embracing literary treasures. Happy collecting!
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Number of Books
1
Subject
History
Book Title
Delle Imprese
Author/ Illustrator
Capaccio
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1592
Height
210 mm
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Width
156 mm
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Appresso Gio. Giacomo Carlino & Antonio Pace, 1592
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
550
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