Author: Anon
Title: Regia Parnassi, Seu Palatium Musarum in Quo Synonyma, Epitheta, Periphrases, Et Phrases Poeticae
Description: Naples , Ajello Stasi, 1790. Vellum. A comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus of the arts, compiled from the classics, with excerpts. In Latin and Italian. Originally published anonymously. "Ascribed to J. Vaniere by Barbier, but Backer questions the correctness of this ascription because in 1679 Vaniere was only 15 years of age and was not yet a member of the Society. (cf. Backer-Sommervogel, t. 8, col. 450)" -Copac. In a full vellum (or pigskin) binding. Externally, bumped and rubbed, with marks and slight loss. With a Sisto Antiques Library label to the spine. The joints are starting, and have been previously reinforced with tape. The rear hinge is slightly strained. Internally, generally tight and firm. There is light browning, with the occasional spot and marginal tidemark. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

Keywords: Dictionary Thesaurus Latin Italian Thesaurus None


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