Paolo Paruta. DISCORSI POLITICI DI PAOLO PARUTA NOBILE VINETIANO, CAUALIERE, E PROCURATOR DI S. MARCO. NE I QUALI SI CONSIDERANO [...] E DI REPUBLICHE ANTICHE, E MODERNE. Milan: Appresso Gio. Battista Bidelli, 1620. Later edition. Full vellum with raised bands and manuscript on the spine, all edges speckled. Roman and italic type; text in Italian. With printer's device on title page, woodcut head-pieces, ornaments, and decorated initials. 8vo; a-b8 c4 A-2H8 I4; [40], 504pp. USTC 4005458.

6 1/2 x 4 3/8 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

Paolo Paruta (Venice, 1540-1598) was a politician and historian. Discorsi Politici was not published until after his death. It presents his political speeches on ancient and modern governments in two books.

Vellum with light marks and slight warping to front board; front pastedown with slight separation; minor manuscript on title page; pages lightly toned with foxing, occasional light grime, first two gatherings with damp staining at margins.