Capitoli dell'Academia de gli ardenti di Bologna... Lot 53

Capitoli dell'Academia de gli ardenti di Bologna nuovamente riformati. With engraved title page. Bologna, appresso Bartolomeo Cocchi, 1610. 23 pp. 8°. Paperback with thread stitching (traces of use). Italy Capitoli dell'Academia de gli ardenti di Bologna nuovamente riformati. With engraved title page. Bologna, appresso Bartolomeo Cocchi, 1610. 23 pp. 8°. Paperback with thread stitching (traces of use). First edition. - Rare, for us only traceable in two institutions (BNF Paris and BNCF Florence). - This book describes the rules, regulations, procedures, tasks, organization, curricula, etc. of the famous boys' school in Bologna. Founded in the mid-16th century, the academy was forced to close in the mid-18th century. A few years after the publication of this rare guide, none other than Bartolomeo Cesi was appointed drawing teacher at the Accademia, and later one of the most learned women of all time, Christina Roccati (1732-1797), joined the teaching staff. The text itself, which is divided into 58 headings ("Capitoli"), provides a fascinating insight into the ideal of a nobleman's education. - Spotting throughout. Overall well preserved. Italy - With engraved title page. Sewn in contemporary plain gray wrappers. (traces of use). - First Edition. - Rare, only available in two institutions (BNF Paris and BNCF Florence). - This book describes the rules, regulations, procedures, tasks, organization, curricula etc. of the famous boys' school in Bologna. Founded in the mid-16th century, the academy was forced to close in the mid-18th century. A few years after the publication of this rare guide, no less a figure than Bartolomeo Cesi was appointed drawing teacher at the Accademia, and later one of the most learned women of all time, Christina Roccati (1732-1797), joined the teaching staff. The text itself, divided into 58 headings ("capitoli"), provides a fascinating insight into the ideal of a nobleman's education. - Spotting throughout. Overall well preserved. This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.