Giovanni Filippo Tomasini - Elogia Virorum Literis & Sapientia Illustrium ad vivum expressis imaginibus exornata - 1644

Giovanni Filippo Tomasini. Elogia Virorum Literis & Sapientia Illustrium ad vivum expressis imaginibus exornata (. . .) . Published in Padua by Sebastiano Sardi, 1644. 4to format (24. 5 x 18 cm) . Bound in the original parchment binding with exceptionally rich decoration. Title in morocco title shield on spine. Smooth spine with very rich gold stamping. Plates fully and very richly decorated in gold. Gold on the edge. The book contains an engraved title illustration and 39 full-page portraits. Pagination: (8) , 411 pages. Good condition. Interior beautiful. Some spotting along edges. Binding good, but with minor signs of wear. Ropes shortage. Tire slightly dirty. A small damaged spot on the parchment at the bottom right of the front cover. A unique luxurious edition. See also the photos. Secured shipment.