Count baldesar (41 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: As New. Like new and unread but has some light marks to cover.

Zustand: New. pp. 506.

Paperback or Softback. Zustand: New. The Book of the Courtier. Book.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good+. Hardcover, no dustjacket, black leather spine and gray boards, the outer hinges are worn, the front cover would be detached but the former owner neatly reinforced the covers with binding tape to secure them, the corners of the boards show some wear also, the book is very clean and the contents are fine, translated from the Italian by Leonard Eckstein Opdycke, illustrated with twelve portraits (including a frontis portrait with tissue-guard of the author) and fifteen autographs, "The Book of the Courtier was written partly at Urbino and partly at Rome, between the years 1508 and 1516, and was first printed at the Aldine Press, Venice in the month of April, 1528. There have since been published more than 140 editions, a list of which will be found at page 417 of this volume"; 440 pages.…

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Book of the Courtier' stands as a definitive masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance, offering a profound exploration of the manners, virtues, and intellectual accomplishments required of the ideal courtier and court lady. Written as a series of philosophical dialogues set at the Court of Urbino, Count Baldesar Castiglione's work captures the spirit of an era defined by humanism and the pursuit of excellence. The text delves into the concept of sprezzatura-the art of effortless grace-suggesting that the perfect gentleman should possess a mastery of arms, letters, music, and social conduct, all while appearing natural and unstudied.Through lively debates among historical figures, the work addresses themes of loyalty, honor, and the complex relationship between the courtier and the prince. It serves not only as a manual for etiquette but as a significant philosophical treatise on the moral responsibilities of the ruling class. 'The Book of the Courtier' had a monumental influence on European culture, shaping the ideals of nobility and the development of the modern concept of the 'gentleman.' This timeless classic remains an essential resource for readers interested in history, literature, and the enduring quest for personal refinement and civic virtue.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Book of the Courtier' stands as a definitive masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance, offering a profound exploration of the manners, virtues, and intellectual accomplishments required of the ideal courtier and court lady. Written as a series of philosophical dialogues set at the Court of Urbino, Count Baldesar Castiglione's work captures the spirit of an era defined by humanism and the pursuit of excellence. The text delves into the concept of sprezzatura-the art of effortless grace-suggesting that the perfect gentleman should possess a mastery of arms, letters, music, and social conduct, all while appearing natural and unstudied.Through lively debates among historical figures, the work addresses themes of loyalty, honor, and the complex relationship between the courtier and the prince. It serves not only as a manual for etiquette but as a significant philosophical treatise on the moral responsibilities of the ruling class. 'The Book of the Courtier' had a monumental influence on European culture, shaping the ideals of nobility and the development of the modern concept of the 'gentleman.' This timeless classic remains an essential resource for readers interested in history, literature, and the enduring quest for personal refinement and civic virtue.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. Print on Demand pp. 506.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good to Very Good. First Thus. Frontis-piece with captioned tissue guard, xiii, 439pp, [1], bound in limp vellum with yap fore-edges, gilt still bright, binding and hinges tight, deckled page edges. LIMITED EDITION, this being No. 137 of five hundred numbered copies. All plates accounted for and present, each with their attached captioned tissue guards. Covers show foxing, interior shows a label for previous ownership inside the front cover, some pages untrimmed, very small upper corner worm hole on back preliminary pages, not affecting the text in any way. Edward Bierstadt is the brother of the famous landscape painter, Albert Bierstadt. With Seventy-One Portraits and Fifteen Autographs Reproduced by Bierstadt, Edward (illustrator).…

Zustand: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 506.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Couverture rigide. Zustand: bon. RO60075255: 1903. In-4. Relié. Etat d'usage, Couv. défraîchie, Dos fané, Intérieur acceptable. 439 pages. Reproductions en noir et blanc en frontispice et en page de titre. Illustré de nombreuses reproductions en noir et blanc sur planches hors texte. Couverture fortement défraîchie et se détachant. Dos des plats défraîchis. Frontispice détaché. Pages globalement fraîches. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.…

No. 388 of 500 copies. 4to. Seventy-one portraits and fifteen autographs reproduced by Edward Bierstadt, printed tissue guards. [xiv], 439, [1] pp., printed at the De Vinne Press. Publisher's limp vellum, titled in gilt on spine; near fine.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 4to. Pp. xiv, 439. Bound in publisher's full limp vellum with slightly yapped fore-edges, circular deice stamped in gilt to the front cover and gilt titles to the spine. The vellum a little yellowed and slightly soiled, very little bubbling to the vellum at the corners, bookplate to paste-down, illustrations with captioned tissue-guards, very clean throughout and the binding tight. Translated from the Italian and annotated by Leonard Eckstein Opdycke. Nice copy overall. Edition of 500 numbered copies, this is no. 333.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. No Jacket. New York: Horace Liveright (1929). XI+456 pages. NearFine Hardcover, no dj. Black cloth Gilt spine title, Illustrated Endpapers. Hardly visible hint of rubbing to the top of the spine. Clean Unmarked throughout Excellent binding and Hinges. 8.8"x5.8*x1.6". be31558. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Oversized hardcover. Bound in vellum with gold crest on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine. 439 pages. Measures 8.25 x 11.25 inches. Illustrations (mostly portraits) with tissue guards. Pages clean, binding tight. Text in English, from the original sixteenth century Latin. The illustrations are reproduced by Edward Bierstadt, the brother of the famous landscape painter Albert Bierstadt. A handsome volume. Extra shipping will be required to send it overseas.…

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.