Annales de l'Imprimerie des Alde by Antoine Augustin Renouard provides a comprehensive history of the Aldine Press, a renowned printing house established in Venice during the Renaissance. This detailed work includes a preface, biographies of Aldus Manutius the Elder and Younger, and Paul Manutius, offering insights into their lives and contributions to the world of printing.
The book also contains important documents related to the press, such as "Neakadamias Nomos" and "Neacademiae Lex," along with the privileges granted to Aldus Manutius the Elder. Furthermore, it features catalogues published by Aldus the Elder and his successors, as well as a collection of letters.
This historical account is an invaluable resource for scholars, bibliophiles, and anyone interested in the history of printing, the Renaissance, and the legacy of the Aldine Press.
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