2470 | Rare Bibles, Books, & Manuscripts
Thu, May 30, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 271
1643 BARTOLOMEO PLATINA LIVES OF POPES MEDIEVAL ILLUSTRATED 17TH-CENTURY
Estimate: $1,100 - $1,250
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| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $25,000 | $1,000 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
Year/Century: 17th century
Language: Italian
Subject: History
Binding: Vellum
Description: Bartolomeo Platina From the lives of the pontiffs to Paolo II, starting with our Savior. Regarding Barezzi in Venice, 1643 Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 8 3/4"; illustrated Complete vellum cover with the title of the text on the back Excellent state Written in Italian. Bartolomeo Sacchi, also called Platina, was an Italian Renaissance humanist writer and gastronome who lived from 1421 until 1481. Prior to receiving the Gonzagas' long-term patronage—including that of the young cardinal Francesco—Platina began his career as a soldier working for Condottieri. He prepared a family history for Francesco. He attended the same Florence as other humanists and members of the governing Medici family, studying under the Byzantine humanist philosopher John Argyropulos.
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