Luigi Cibrario (1802-1870) (author)
Descrizione Storica degli Ordini Cavallereschi Opera
[Historical Account of the Acts of the Orders of Knighthood]
Litographia e Calcografia della Sirena, Napoli: 1846-7
One quarter leather, gilt spine, marbleized covers
Octavo, 10.25 x 7 inches, overall
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Medals and History of the Cavallereschi Orders
Lithographed Plates, 1846-7
Lithographed Plates, 1846-7
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Two-volume historical account of the Italian Ordini Cavallereschi (orders of knighthood), with text with numerous handsome bright hand-colored lithographed plates showing medals and persons in historic dress. The first volume has 70 plates depicts 55 medals and 15 individuals, the second volume has 26 plates of 25 medals and one individual.
The orders of knighthood are a system of ranks and honors which even today are awarded by descendants of royal families and grand ducal houses, as well as by sovereign governments within Italy. Some of these orders, such as the Order of Malta, are associated with the Catholic Church.
Luigi Cibrario, the author, was an Italian statesman and historian. Born to an aristocratic but impoverished family, his intellectual talents were recognized and he entered the Sardinian civil service. He served as a diplomat and in important posts throughout his life, while also writing a series of historical works.
Full publication information: Litographia e Calcografia della Sirena, Strada S. Catarina a Chiasa n. 7, Napoli
Reference:
"Luigi, Count Cibrario." LoveToKnow 1911 Online Encyclopedia. 2003, 2004. http://41.1911encyclopedia.org/C/CI/CIBRARIO_LUIGI_COUNT.htm (28 July 2005).
Mendola, Louis. “Contemporary Knighthood in Italy.” Maine World News Service. 1997. http://www.maineworldnewsservice.com/caltrap/contempo.htm (28 July 2005).