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In Brescia, for Bartolomeo Fontana, 1620. In 4th. Elaborate intaglio title page, woodcut headpiece and initials, rare light foxing, some light water stains, 18th century full leather binding with gold title on the spine.
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THE MOST IMPORTANT BAROQUE CONTRIBUTION TO NOBLE BRESCIA.
"This Fabrica of mine is the basis of the Glory of those from 'which we, descending, are called, & directed to that life, which remains unharmed by the blows of Death, and by the shadows of the tombs. (...= Every Virtue noted is pomp, and Character of this Theatre. Brescia is its Arena; the Brescians are its statues; Truth is its Sun. The Eulogies that declare its greatness are compendiums of marbles, manuscripts, and real Histories. Sincerity is its perpetual Guard." (p,a3r).< br>
Ottavio Rossi (Brescia, 26 July 1570 – Brescia , 28 September 1630) was an Italian archaeologist, poet and scholar. "he collected interesting news in the Historical praise of illustrious Brescians (1620); as a rhymer he was among the most artificial. He died during the plague epidemic described by Manzoni." (Treccani, on line).
"...Too long a time (alas) BRESCIA buried It lies neglected, now by your hand it rises again; Illustrious OTTAVIO; long forgotten oblivion..." From the proemial sonnet by Lattanzio Stella addressed to the author.
"This Fabrica of mine is the basis of the Glory of those from 'which we, descending, are called, & directed to that life, which remains unharmed by the blows of Death, and by the shadows of the tombs. (...= Every Virtue noted is pomp, and Character of this Theatre. Brescia is its Arena; the Brescians are its statues; Truth is its Sun. The Eulogies that declare its greatness are compendiums of marbles, manuscripts, and real Histories. Sincerity is its perpetual Guard." (p,a3r).< br>
Ottavio Rossi (Brescia, 26 July 1570 – Brescia , 28 September 1630) was an Italian archaeologist, poet and scholar. "he collected interesting news in the Historical praise of illustrious Brescians (1620); as a rhymer he was among the most artificial. He died during the plague epidemic described by Manzoni." (Treccani, on line).
"...Too long a time (alas) BRESCIA buried It lies neglected, now by your hand it rises again; Illustrious OTTAVIO; long forgotten oblivion..." From the proemial sonnet by Lattanzio Stella addressed to the author.
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