4to, (14), 373, (50) pp, engraved title page, 47 full-page portraits of famous professors from Padua, numerous woodcuts (arms, emblems, coins etc.). Calf binding with richly gilt-stamped spine, with gilt-stamped coat of arms on the covers, hinges broken, some loss of leather at the ends of the spine. We add the second part, published 14 years later: idem. Elogia Virorum Literis & Sapientia Illustrium... Padua, Sebast. Sardi, 1644. 4to, (8), 411 pp, engraved title-vignette and 39 full-page portraits (35 men and 4 women). Some marginal stains. Supple vellum binding with rich gilt decoration, all edges gilt, traces of closing ties. The second book is a larger size, with wider margins (2)
Provenance: Bob Louza
