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DE LUCA (Giovanni Battista, Cardinal). Theatrum...

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DE LUCA (Giovanni Battista, Cardinal). Theatrum veritatis et justitiae sive decisivi discursus per materias seù titulos distincti. Venice, Typographia Balleoniana, 1759. 14 vol. in-folio, marbled calf, ornate ribbed spine, multiple tan titles, red tr. New, much enlarged edition of the major work by De Lucas (1614-1683). Cardinal referendary to the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura and secretary of the Memorials, he published works on law, economics and finance. His "Theatrum" brings together his studies of civil law, canon law, and feudal and municipal law. Worn bindings (scuffing, split jaws, damaged headbands and corners).