Lot 255
  • 255

Romei, Annibale, Count

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • The Courtiers Academie: Comprehending seven severall dayes discourses wherein be discussed seven noble and important arguments, worthy by all Gentlemen to be persued. 1 Of Beautie. 2 Of Human Love. 3 Of Honour. 4 Of Combate abd single fight. 5 Of Nobilitie. 6 Of Riches. 7 Of precedence of Letters or Armes... [London]: Valentine Sims, [1598]
  • paper, ink, leather
Small 4to (7 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.; 181 x 140 mm).  Title within typographical border; dampstaining on a few leaves, paper-flaw tear in one leaf.  Modern calf gilt, red morocco lettering-piece on spine.

Literature

STC 21311

Condition

Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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Catalogue Note

The first and only English edition of this uncommon courtesy book, which includes original verse translations by Petrarch. It has been suggested that poet John Keper was the translator.