Description
A rare book on the coins of Ancient Greece printed in 1683. Text in Latin and Italian. The text is divided into two parts, the first a history of Magna Graecia, in Latin, and the second, a history of the Kingdom of Naples, in Italian. 13 numismatic plates depict over 120 different ancient coins used primarily in Naples and Calabria, and 5 maps (including one in four unmounted parts entitled "Magan Graecia et Italiae Pars" showing Puglia, Calabria, Campania, and Naples) and one of Sicily, engraved on copper. The maps are decorated with boats and compasses, as well as the coats of arms of the regions. All maps and plates are present. Prosperi Parisii, Romani Patricia, & V. J. Doctoris, Rariora Magnae Graeciae Numismata, Máximos Philippis, Regi ac Principi Hispaniarum, A.C. CIC IC XCII. Primum oblata, cum enumeratione Sanctorum, Pontifical, Imperatorum, Regum, Ducum, Marchionum, Comitum, Baronum, Familiarumque Illustrium, Ex Calabria Sicilia, Regnoque Napolitano, originem suam trahentium; & ipsis Magnae Graeciae tabulis, inter se dividis, altera editione renovata. Accurante Joh. Georgio Volckamero, Med. D. Accedit Praefatio Epistolica Christophori Arnoldi. Anno MDCLXXXII. Very good condition. 11 1/2" tall. Bound in contemporary calf. Previous owner name stamped in red ink on the back of the title page. No bookplates (though there is a bookseller label), or writing. Binding is strong. Faint waterstain to lower margins.
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