1631 1ed Vatican Library Curator Praefecto Urbis Felice Contelori ROME Papacy

Felice Contelori

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A first edition collection of officials and employees in Rome and the Vatican City from 1631.

Felice Contelori (fl. early-17th-c.) was the keeper and curator of the Vatican library and archives.

The 1631 book “De praefecto vrbis liber,” provides a detailed examination of urban governance during the early 17th century. Authored by an unknown writer, this work likely served as a practical guide for city officials, offering insights into the role and duties of urban prefects. Published by the printing press of the Reverendissima Camera Apostolica, it reflects the administrative practices of the time, offering valuable historical perspectives on municipal administration.

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1631 1ed Vatican Library Curator Praefecto Urbis Felice Contelori ROME Papacy

 

A first edition collection of officials and employees in Rome and the Vatican City from 1631.

 

Felice Contelori (fl. early-17th-c.) was the keeper and curator of the Vatican library and archives.

The 1631 book “De praefecto vrbis liber,” provides a detailed examination of urban governance during the early 17th century. Authored by an unknown writer, this work likely served as a practical guide for city officials, offering insights into the role and duties of urban prefects. Published by the printing press of the Reverendissima Camera Apostolica, it reflects the administrative practices of the time, offering valuable historical perspectives on municipal administration.

Main author: Felice Contelori

 

Title: De praefecto vrbis liber

 

Published: Romae : Ex typographia Reu. Cam. Apost., 1631.

 

Language: Latin

 

Notes & contents:

  • 1st edition
  • Engraved title page
  • 5 other engravings
    • Including portrait of Taddeo Barberini (Perfect of Rome) – to whom the work is dedicated

 

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Wear: wear as seen in photos

Binding: tight and secure vellum binding

Pages: complete with all 96 pages; plus indexes, prefaces, and such

Publisher: Romae : Ex typographia Reu. Cam. Apost., 1631.

Size: ~10.5in X 8in (26.5cm x 20cm)

 

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Categories

Arts & Architecture

European History

Authors

Felice Contelori

Printing Date

17th Century

Language

Latin

Binding

Vellum

Book Condition

Good

Collation

Complete