Alexandri ab Alexandro - Genialium Dierum Libri Sex - 1616

Rare edition of this scholarly work on the humanist tradition, devoted to the history of institutions, ancient customs, law, religion, myths and social practices of ancient civilizations - Its author, Alessandro Alessandri, jurist and Italian humanist of the Renaissance, is notably known for this vast learned compilation, whose title can be translated as The Six Books of the Days of Intellectual Delights, or of days devoted to conversations and erudite inquiries - Alexandri ab Alexandro - Genialium Dierum Libri Sex - 1616 - Apud Paulum Frilon - 221, (1), 244 Pages. Good binding condition, the volume in its full period vellum, stains and signs of use, some minor flaws on the cover, speckled edges, smooth spine with title and author handwritten - Good interior condition, browning, traces of use and ancient handwritten annotations, notably on the title page (inscription dated 1769), beautiful title page printed in red and black with the printer’s typographic mark, text in Latin, complete copy: the six books are present as well as the final index ending with FINIS - Delivery service assured within a few days -

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