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281 - [Brescia] Rossi, Ottavio. Memorie bresciane. Brescia, Fontana, 1616., An important first edition on the history of Brescia
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[Brescia] Rossi, Ottavio. Memorie bresciane. Brescia, Fontana, 1616., An important first edition on the history of Brescia [Brescia] Rossi, Ottavio. Memorie bresciane. Brescia, Fontana, 1616. Quarto (235 x 175 mm); [16], 340, [8] pages. Title page with the title set within a beautiful architectural frame engraved by Cesare Bassano; woodcut friezes; numerous illustrations in the text, including full-page copper engravings (signs of age, some stains, and old reinforcements and restorations on some pages). A work of great visual impact and fundamental interest for the history and archaeology of Brescia, the *Memorie bresciane* compiles information on the antiquities, monuments, inscriptions, and artistic heritage of the city and its surrounding area. The rich iconographic material includes depictions of statues, monuments, coins, coats of arms, symbols, and emblems, as well as inscriptions on stone, offering a comprehensive collection of historical and antiquarian evidence. The volume stands as a significant expression of the local scholarly culture of the early 17th century and of the interest in reconstructing the city’s historical memory. An important first edition on the history of Brescia
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