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8 - Mora, Domenico. *Soldato*, in which is discussed everything that a true soldier and noble knight ought to know and practice in the art of arms. Venice, Giolito de’ Ferrari, 1569–70., First edition of an important treatise on the art of war, dedicated to Ottavio Farnese

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€600 - 800

Sale fees

29%

Mora, Domenico. *Soldato*, in which is discussed everything that a true soldier and noble knight ought to know and practice in the art of arms. Venice, Giolito de’ Ferrari, 1569–70., First edition of an important treatise on the art of war, dedicated to Ottavio Farnese Mora, Domenico. *Soldato*, in which is discussed everything that a true soldier and noble knight ought to know and practice in the art of arms. Venice, Giolito de’ Ferrari, 1569–70. Quarto (204 x 150 mm); [16], 254, [2] pages. Printer’s mark on the title page; full-page portrait of a knight in armor on a saddled steed; 13 illustrations and several diagrams in the text (restoration to the upper corner of the last few leaves; foxing and a few stains.) Contemporary parchment binding, smooth spine, traces of binding ribbons (very worn). A rare copy of the second printing of this edition, published by Tommaso Porcacchi in the historical series edited by Gabriele Giolito, with an errata list and a dedication to Marcantonio Fiubbi at the bottom of folio a8r. First edition of an important treatise on the art of war, dedicated to Ottavio Farnese

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Auction details

Books, manuscripts, and autographs
Thursday, November 19
10:30 AM
Via Manzoni, 45
20121 Milan, Italy

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