11-18-201211-18-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2621BBoston
November 18, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Marulo, Marco (1450-1524) Opera circa L'Institutione del Buono, e Beato Vivere

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2621BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 18, 2012 11:00AM

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Marulo, Marco (1450-1524)Opera circa L'Institutione del Buono, e Beato Vivere. Venice: Bindoni, 1574.
Quarto, contemporary ownership inscriptions on title, some spotting to preliminary leaves, bound in contemporary parchment over boards.
Marulo, poet and humanist, was born in Spalato, Croatia. He wrote in Latin, Italian, and Croatian and is credited with using the term psychology for the first time. This work, first published in Venice in 1506, is a moralistic treatise inspired by the Bible on ethical living.
Estimate $200-300

Keywords

Marulo, Beato Vivere, Croatia, poet, Spalato