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Idea de un Principe Politico Christiano.

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Idea de un Principe Politico Christiano.: Representada en cien Empresas, Dedicada. Al Principe De Las Españas Nuestro Señor.

by SAAVEDRA FAJARDO, Diego de

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Monaco: En la emprenta de Nicolao Enrico,, 1640. Educating the leader through emblems First edition of this anti-Machiavellian emblem book aimed at the education of a prince, seeking to inculcate Christian values and qualities in the future sovereign, and to serve as a compass of righteousness against Machiavelli's notions. The work, written primarily for the son of King Philip IV of Spain, was translated into several languages and went through numerous editions. Quarto (228 x 175 mm). Near-contemporary limp vellum, spine lettered in manuscript. Engraved title by Ioannes Sadeler, and 102 copper-engraved in-text illustrations. Contemporary ink ownership inscription to title. Light wear and soiling to binding, leaf q3 supplied in high quality facsimile, light dampstaining throughout, a couple of wormholes to bottom of gutter; still, a very good copy. Landwehr 515; Praz 483.

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Title
Idea de un Principe Politico Christiano.
Author
SAAVEDRA FAJARDO, Diego de
Book Condition
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Binding
Hardcover
Place of Publication
Monaco: En la emprenta de Nicolao Enrico,
Date Published
1640

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