Morbio, Historical-numismatic works

Carlo Morbio, Historical-numismatic works and illustrated description of his collections in Milan, by Gaetano Romagnoli, Bologna 1870, pp. XXIV, 570, ill., 2 tablets finely engraved, 23 cm, splendid coeval half leather binding with titles and decorations in gold on the spine, sprinkled cuts and marbled plates.

Volume published June 20, 1870 in 304 copies, this is number 99.

The first part of the work is dedicated to numismatics: Franco-Italic obsidional coins; Coins minted by Charlemagne in Italy; Singular superstitions: miraculous prayers and coins; Unknown obsidian coins; Notes on sphragistics and numismatics; Historical monograph of the Italian mints. In the second part the various collections of Morbio are described: Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian Antiquities; Christian and Byzantine antiquities; Numismatic collections; Art leaders of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance; Printed books; Antique prints and drawings; Autographs of famous personalities; Diplomatic archive: parchments; Ancient manuscripts; Codes and parchments with miniatures and drawings. "At the end, a large series of Appendices and Supplements.

Very rare and in excellent conservation.

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