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Manuscripts, preserved in the Library of the Monastery of El Escorial, contain a representation of the world from biblical principles to the present half of the sixteenth century, from a chronological and historical perspective. Dedicated to King Philip II, they were performed on 1547 as a gift of Cardinal Otto Truchsess of Augsburg von Waldburg and delivered to Prince Philip on February 24, 1549, anniversary of the emperor, in the Augsburg Bishop’s Palace. 3 manuscripts, “high-cost, multi silver ornaments and magnificent illustrations and writings” were in a box to protect them and constitute a real gem of the German Renaissance.
The 3 volumes of genealogical and heraldic History of emperors, kings and nobles of Europe belonged to the personal library of Philip II. All text is written in Latin with translation into German, facing both languages in straight lines and folios.
Extraordinary and monumental facsimile edition of the three codices, bound in leather over dry-hewn wood, of a large and heavy format, with a guide tape and two clasps. 38 x 51.5 cm.
Accompanied by two study books bound in padded and illustrated hardcovers, 24 x 32 cm in size, which include the first Spanish translation of the Latin text of Volume I.
Volume I: “Of the Beginning and Origin of the Empires that have existed since Adam, with the Roman Emperors to King Ferdinand I of Austria, with the Officials of the Empire.” 382 pages.
Volume II: “Beginning and Succession of the Kingdoms and Kings and other States and Lordships of Christendom, with their Insignia.” 436 pages.
Volume III: “The Nobility and Origin of the Insignia of Arms, Tournaments, and Coats of Arms of the Princes and Lords of Germany and Other Nations.” 404 pages including hundreds of European coats of arms and noble coats of arms.
A spectacular and monumental work, complete and in perfect condition.
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