Tomaso Tomasi — Vita Del Duca Valentino

Monte Chiaro, Batt. Lucio Vero, 1670 . Leather. The very scarce two volume second edition of this biography of notorious Italian Renaissance warlord, duke, and cardinal Cesare Borgia. In the original Italian. The very scarce second edition of this work, which was first published in 1655. Complete in two volumes. Tomaso Tomasi's comprehensive biography of the life of Cesare Borgia, the famous Valentino immortalized by Machiavelli in his "The Prince".A fascinating discussion of the life of this member of the Spanish House of Borgia, who was the illegitimate son of Pope Alexander VI and sibling to Lucrezia Borgia.Retaining half titles. Inscription to volume I title page.*-2*12, A-O12; 2-2Q12. Collated, complete.This second edition features some additions by Gregorio Leti, in particular regarding the discussion of Girolamo Savonarola which had not featured in the first edition. In a full calf binding. Lacking spine label to volume I. Small losses of calf to back strip heads and tails, with rubbing to back strips. Joints starting, with boards slightly tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, with the odd spot throughout. Inscription to volume I title page. Good . Ill.: None. Good .