1. Add MS 8710
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 8710
- Title:
- GEROLAMO CONESTAGIO DE FRANCHI: Dell'unione del regno di Portogallo alla corona di Castiglia; circa 1585. Italian. Copy. An historical account of the unification of the kingdoms of Portugal and Spain under Philip II of Spain in 1580, following the death without descent of the Portuguese kings Sebastian of Aviz (d. 1578) and Henry of Aviz (d. 1580). The account was written by Gerolamo Conestagio de Franchi (circa 1530-1618), a Genoese merchant, politician, historian and poet, who lived and wo...
- Scope & Content:
- Bindings ITALIAN: Full vellum with decorated pastedowns and contiguous flyleaves: late 16th-early 17th cent. Bookplates and Book-stamps: 5th Earl of Guilford (L/20/B): bef. 1828. Philip II of Spain: Portugal General: Political Tracts: Gerolamo Conestagio de Franchi, Genoese historian and poet:...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Italian
- Date Range:
- c 1585
- Extent:
- 1 item