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Politica - Lottini, Giovan Francesco

Civil provisions. In which many useful instructions are contained, both for political life, as well as for the Consultations & Governments of the States, 1575

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Venice, After Iacomo Leozini, 1575. In 8°, 20 cc. no. (for indices), pp. 304. Woodcut mark on the title page, some light foxing, light browning, some small stains. Contemporary binding in full parchment, calligraphic title, slight defects.  Membership signature on the title page



Specialist Notes

Second edition of this important work which contains 563 reflections on philosophical-political themes. Lottini, described as a heretic, sodomite and addicted to every kind of vice and intrigue, was arrested and subjected to ferocious torture. He died in 1572 and the work was released posthumously in 1574 by his brother Girolamo. See Gamba, 1495.

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