{"product_id":"1567-renaissance-collection-of-historical-anecdotes-by-battista-fregoso-antique","title":"1567 Renaissance collection of historical anecdotes by Battista Fregoso ANTIQUE","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003eExemplorum hoc est dictorum factorumque memorabilium ex certae fidei veteribus \u0026amp; recentioribus historiam probatis autoribus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eby Battista Fregoso \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasel, Heinrich Petri (1567)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With 8 woodcut initials and woodcut printer's mark. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e87 lvs, 1 blank leaf, 1365 pp., 1 leaf \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal full vellum binding , spine with raised bands and manuscript title\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- VD16 F 2525. Adams F 1149. First Basel edition. - \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBattista Fregoso (1452-1504) was Doge of Venice from 1478 to 1483, but was deposed by his uncle and had to flee into exile in France. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost of his works were published posthumously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood condition, toning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Size 4 1\/2 by 6 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText in Latin\u003cbr\u003e===================================\u003cbr\u003ea famous Renaissance collection of historical anecdotes and moral examples, authored by the Genoese statesman and scholar Battista Fregoso (also known as Campofregoso). \u003cbr\u003eTranslated to English, the title means: \"Examples, that is, of memorable sayings and deeds, drawn from ancient and modern historians of proven reliability.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work is divided into nine books. \u003cbr\u003eIt acts as a Renaissance \"book of examples,\" compiling historical vignettes, moral lessons, and biographical anecdotes from both classical antiquity and Fregoso's contemporary history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was designed to serve as a resource for orators, statesmen, and writers, providing them with a rich catalog of historical precedents to illustrate virtues (like courage and justice) and vices (like tyranny and betrayal).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original Italian manuscript (De dictis et factis memorabilibus) was later translated into Latin by the humanist Camillo Gilino.\u003cbr\u003eIt is best known for its beautifully printed Latin edition published in Basel by Heinrich Petri in 1567\u003cbr\u003e=====================================\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see my other auctions \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank You\u003c\/span\u003e \r\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRefund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Motka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51989782921518,"sku":null,"price":714.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8017\/0286\/files\/204685-001jpg.jpg?v=1777254872","url":"https:\/\/motka.store\/products\/1567-renaissance-collection-of-historical-anecdotes-by-battista-fregoso-antique","provider":"Motka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}