1595 Hieroglyphica EGYPT Egyptian Hieroglyphics Illustrated Bolzani Horapollo

1595 Hieroglyphica EGYPT Egyptian Hieroglyphics Illustrated Bolzani Horapollo

“A remarkable attempt to explain symbolism of the Egyptian and ancient mythology” (Gregorovius)

Pierio Valeriano Bolzani was an important early 16^th-century Italian humanist most-known for his extensive studies and works on Egyptian hieroglyphics. His best work, ‘Hieroglyphica,’is a study on hieroglyphics and the use of allegory throughout Egyptian culture. When Horapollo’s work of hieroglyphics was rediscovered, Valeriano sought to publish a work during the craze for knowledge on hieroglyphics. While it took a while for the work to be completed, it is often considered the most concise representation of Egyptian symbols, even though it was largely influenced by Horapollo.

Item number: #22523

Price: $1500

VALERIANO, Pierio Bolzani

Hieroglyphica, sev De sacris Aegyptiorvm, aliarv́mqve gentium literis commentarii

Lugduni: Apud Thomam Soubron, 1595.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [16], 588, [44]
  • Signatures: *⁸, A-2Z⁶, 2&⁶, a-b⁶, 3A-3C⁶, 3D⁴
  • Heavily illustrated with woodcut engravings throughout
• References: USTC 158419; Ferdinand Gregorovius, History of the City of Rome334; Pettegree FB 89666
• Language: Latin
• Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
• Size: ~13.75in X 9.25in (35cm x 23.5cm)
• Very rare and desirable

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