Lot n° 319

SIGONIO, Carlo.- De Rep. Hebraeorum libri VII [...]. Bononiae [ Bologne], apud Joannem Rossium, 1582.

Estimation : 200 / 250
Description
In-8° : [8]-323-[17] pp. (dampstains mostly marginal, some pp. very slightly browned, small tear, handwritten note and stamp on title-page, wormholes on the 2 last lvs, rare stains).
Contemporary binding : vellum, flat spine with black leather label (rubbed, ties lacking, light dampstain on lower board, small stains, flyleaves lacking).

FIRST EDITION of this work on the Hebrews by the Italian historian Sigonio (1520-1584) dealing with their political and legal organisations, religion, calendar, rites and ceremonies, etc. Neat typography with the allegory of Bologna on the title-page, ornemental head- and tail-pieces, initial letters (one historiated at the dedication).
# Adams S-1108; # STC Italy 627; # USTC 856351; # not in Machiels nor in Soltész.
Provenance : Hischer, bought in Venice in november 1610 (handwritten mention); Gerh. Bremer 1643 (?) (id.); Jo. Delphini (id.).
IHFZ Édition originale de cet ouvrage traitant de la religion, de la politique, des cérémonies sacrées, du calendrier, etc., du peuple hébreu. Plein vélin de l'ép. (mouill., surtout marg., vélin rapé).
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