
1600 Rare Book - Petrarch's Remedies for Fortune De Remediis Utriusque Fortunae
Author: Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch).
Title: Francisci Petrarchæ, De Remediis Utriusque Fortune, Libri Duo.
Publisher: Bernæ, Exudebat Joannes le Preux Illustrissæ D.D. Bern. Typographus, MDC (1600). Complete two books in one volume.
Language: Text in Latin.
Size: 5 x 3 inches.
Pages: 686 pages + the index.
Binding: Good contemporary vellum binding with visible stitching and faded hand-written title along the spine. The vellum shows age-related patina and wear (hinges fine, overall slightly worn, scuffed, and soiled - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good content (tight, some foxing and staining throughout but mainly on the preliminary and last pages - as shown, handwritten notes on the front endpapers - as shown, blank endpaper pages removed - as shown).
Estimate: (USD 700 - 850).
The book: This early 17th-century edition of Francesco Petrarch’s "De Remediis Utriusque Fortune" (Remedies for Both Fortunes) reflects a pinnacle of Renaissance humanist philosophy. Originally written in the 14th century, the work offers dialogues between allegorical figures that explore virtues and vices, fortunes and misfortunes, and human morality. This 1600 Bernæ edition, printed by Joannes le Preux, is a testament to the enduring influence of Petrarch’s scholarship in the centuries following his death. The inclusion of indexes and decorative flourishes highlights the book’s scholarly and aesthetic value.
The author: Francesco Petrarca (1304-1374), commonly known as Petrarch, was an Italian scholar, poet, and one of the earliest humanists. Often considered the "Father of Humanism," he was instrumental in the rediscovery of classical texts, which shaped the Renaissance’s intellectual revival. His Latin works, alongside his vernacular poetry, secured his legacy as a bridge between medieval and Renaissance thought.