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A Collection of the Emblem Books of Andrea Alciati ... in the Library of George Edward Sears
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ISBN13: 9781020063435
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This rare collection compiles emblem books by the Italian jurist Andrea Alciati, as preserved in the Library of George Edward Sears. The books contain a series of emblematic symbols, often accompanied by a moral lesson or reflection, which were popular in the 16th century. Sears was a renowned bibliophile and this collection provides a glimpse into the cultural trends of the era.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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