Manuscript on Paper. Storia dell Italia et Inghilterra
Manuscript on Paper.
Storia dell Italia et Inghilterra dalla 1500 fino 1670. Italy, 18th century.Folio format manuscript on laid paper in Italian, text in brown ink in a secretarial hand, nineteen lines per page; the text divided into two sections; the first 282 pages dedicated to the history of Italy, followed by four blank leaves, and 100 pages on the history of England; bound in full contemporary parchment over boards, decorative floral patterned endleaves printed in colored and metallic ink, ex libris Sir Thomas Phillipps with manuscript shelf number MS 11859 on title; the title likely later, with period ink sketch, 11 1/2 x 8 in.This unidentified text is presented as two distinct histories, the section on Italy covers the years 1501 to 1667; the English section 1509-1667. Highlights and current events are covered, with date headings in the side margins. The entry for 1633 mentions Galileo's trouble with the Inquisition and his endorsement of the Copernican system.
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Manuscript on Paper.
Storia dell Italia et Inghilterra dalla 1500 fino 1670. Italy, 18th century.Folio format manuscript on laid paper in Italian, text in brown ink in a secretarial hand, nineteen lines per page; the text divided into two sections; the first 282 pages dedicated to the history of Italy, followed by four blank leaves, and 100 pages on the history of England; bound in full contemporary parchment over boards, decorative floral patterned endleaves printed in colored and metallic ink, ex libris Sir Thomas Phillipps with manuscript shelf number MS 11859 on title; the title likely later, with period ink sketch, 11 1/2 x 8 in.This unidentified text is presented as two distinct histories, the section on Italy covers the years 1501 to 1667; the English section 1509-1667. Highlights and current events are covered, with date headings in the side margins. The entry for 1633 mentions Galileo's trouble with the Inquisition and his endorsement of the Copernican system.
