Marc-Antoine Muret (1526–1585) Orationes academicae – Vienna and Krems, printed and published by E. Ph. Bauer, 1822 Edited by E. Th. Hohler Description Exceptional copy of the Orationes academicae by Marc-Antoine Muret, one of the greatest humanists of the Renaissance, here in the elegant edition edited by E. Th. Hohler and printed in Vienna and Krems in 1822. This is a prize volume, awarded as First State Prize (Praemio I.) to a distinguished student of the Caes. Reg. Gymnasium Academicum Cremifanense. The binding, richly decorated in gilt with red leather medallions on the covers, was made specifically for this solemn occasion, making it most likely a unique copy. Muret, a refined Latinist and interpreter of Cicero, was one of the most admired authors of the Renaissance. His pure and elegant Latin style served as a model for generations of students and scholars, and his works remained a cornerstone of academic education from the 16th to the 19th century. Bibliographic details Author: Marc-Antoine Muret Title: Orationes academicae Editor: E. Th. Hohler Publisher: E. Ph. Bauer Place: Vienna and Krems Year: 1822 Language: Latin Format: 19x13 cm Binding: Magnificent contemporary prize binding in full calf, richly gilt-tooled on spine and covers; red leather medallions with gilt inscriptions Praemio I. and Caes. Reg. Gymnasium Academicum Cremifanense; all edges gilt and finely gauffered. Provenance Armorial ex libris of the noble family de Pantz. Manuscript inscriptions of former owners (including Joseph de Pantz and Antonius Radner). 19th-century handwritten note in German with historical and genealogical references. Condition Splendid binding, in excellent condition, with only minor traces of use. Spine richly decorated in gilt, well preserved. Gilt and gauffered edges in fine condition. Interior with foxing and light browning, consistent with age. Solid and complete. Collecting interest This volume brings together three elements of the highest interest: 1. Importance of the author – Muret, one of the most admired Latinists of the Renaissance and a model of classical eloquence. 2. Unique prize binding – created specifically as a First State Prize, with custom decorations; each copy of this kind is essentially unique. 3. Noble provenance – with the engraved armorial ex libris of the de Pantz family and contemporary manuscript notes of ownership. A volume of remarkable rarity and charm, representing not only a fundamental text for the history of classical studies, but also a unique piece of book art.