The maxims of the government of Venice. In an advice to the Republick; ... By Father Paul, ... Written by publick order. Done into English from the Italian.
Paolo Sarpi (1552-1623)
Category
Books
Date
1707
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 3201432
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],xxxvi,[12],140,[4]p. ; 8vo. Provenance: eighteenth-century early armorial bookplate of Richard Banner, with motto: "Nil sine numine" [on pastedown]; eighteenth-century sepia crest bookplate with motto: Nil deperandum. Thomas Anson Esqr. Shugborough [i.e. Thomas Anson, of Shugbrough (1695-1773) or perhaps Thomas Anson, created Viscount Anson & Baron Soberton, 1806 (1767-1818); plate on verso of free endpaper, leaving Banner's plate uncovered]. Binding: eighteenth-century sprinkled, panelled calf; five raised bands; gilt tooled spine; gold lettered green spine label: Government of Venice.
Makers and roles
Paolo Sarpi (1552-1623)