43 leaves, in ink, on rectos and versos. In Latin and Italian. 1 vols. 24 x 17 cm
15th century -17th century · Genoa, Italy
by de Credentia, Nicolaus
Genoa, Italy, 15th century -17th century. 43 leaves, in ink, on rectos and versos. In Latin and Italian. 1 vols. 24 x 17 cm. Contemporary vellum. Disbound, worn, some soiling, occasional perforations from ink burn. 43 leaves, in ink, on rectos and versos. In Latin and Italian. 1 vols. 24 x 17 cm. Notarial Documents of the time Christopher Columbus lived in Genoa. The journal of Antonio Da Passano, Doge of Genoa and Corsica (July 1675- July 1677), is a collection of notarial documents concerning the history of the patrician family Passano in the senate since the mid- 15th century. This journal also includes genealogical notes and two latin poems. There is great mention to John the Baptist; the patron saint of Genoa.
The first portion of the manuscript, in a 15th century hand, bears the signature of Nicolaus de Credentia who was a cancellarius in Genoa contemporary with Christopher Columbus' time as a citizen in that very city. The manuscript provides a study of senate activity over the course of three centuries in Genoa as well as a soldification of the importance of the Passano family. The Occupation of Chios by their Genoese and their Administration of the Island 1346-1566. Vol. III. p. 922 (Inventory #: 303268)
The first portion of the manuscript, in a 15th century hand, bears the signature of Nicolaus de Credentia who was a cancellarius in Genoa contemporary with Christopher Columbus' time as a citizen in that very city. The manuscript provides a study of senate activity over the course of three centuries in Genoa as well as a soldification of the importance of the Passano family. The Occupation of Chios by their Genoese and their Administration of the Island 1346-1566. Vol. III. p. 922 (Inventory #: 303268)