2025 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)
Sat, Jul 12, 2025 09:00AM EDT
Lot 526
Annali et Istorie di Cornelio Tacito (Annals and Histories of Cornelius Tacitus), 1604
Estimate: $300 - $350
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1604 publication of Publius Cornelius Tacitus' Annals and Histories, in a single volume, translated into "the Tuscan vernacular" by Adriano Politi. Venice: Paolo Meglietti, 1604. 12mo., contemporary limp vellum over boards with leather thong sewing; yapp-edge covers; handwritten title on spine; printer's woodcut device on title. 5 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. x 2 in. Note: Tacitus, a 1st-century Roman politician and historian, is best known for his 'Annals' and 'Histories', delving into the lives and political actions of Roman emperors such as Tiberius, Nero, and Claudius.
ANNALI ET ISTORIE DI CORNELIO TACITO. Tradotte nouamente in vulgare toscano dal sig. Adriano Politi, senese. Et date in luce dal r.m. Horatio Giannetti. Con vna breue dichiaration d'alcune parole per intelligenza dell'istoria. (ANNALS AND HISTORY OF CORNELIUS TACITUS. Newly translated into the Tuscan vernacular by Mr. Adriano Politi, a Sienese. And published by the r.m. Horatio Giannetti. With a brief statement of some words for the understanding of the history).
Condition
Very good; vellum is age-stained, with 1 1/2 inch crack to front cover, prev. owner's stamp inside back cover, handwriting on some pages.
Provenance
The estates of Walter and Dr. Mary Schatz, Nashville.
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