Law - Italy - VICTOR AMEDEE II of Savoy. Leggi, e costituzioni di Sua Maestà. Laws and constitutions of His Majesty. Torino, Chais, 1729. 2 vols. in-4 light brown vellum, spine ribbed, title and tom. (later) (period binding). Second edition of this legal collection directed by the king of Sardinia Vittorio Amedeo II, in a desire to renew and simplify the confused legislation then in force in the territories of Savoy, as part of the larger project of political unification. Ex-libris crossed out on the titles. Marginalia, handwritten headings at the top of each page. Covers and corners worn.

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