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Riforma del vestire, delle doti, et d'altre spese.

Catholic Church. Pope (1585-1590 : Sixtus V), author, issuing body.; Sixtus V, Pope, 1520-1590, former owner.; Heredi di Antonio Blado, printer.
1586
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Title
Riforma del vestire, delle doti, et d'altre spese.
Uniform title
Riforma del vestire, delle doti, et d'altre spese
Created/published
In Roma : Per gli Heredi d'Antonio Blado, Stampatori Camerali, MDLXXXVI [1586]
Description
[16] p. ; 23 cm (4to)
Corporate author
Catholic Church. Pope (1585-1590 : Sixtus V), author, issuing body.
Associated name
Sixtus V, Pope, 1520-1590, former owner.
Heredi di Antonio Blado, printer.
Summary
Places restrictions on male and female dress, expenditures for wedding feasts, funerals, gifts, dowries, luxury beds for newlyweds, magnificence of carriages, etc.
Language Note
Latin text followed by Italian text.
Note
Signatures: A-B⁴.

Woodcuts: title page vignette and initials.
Cited/described in
EDIT 16, CNCE 75549
Linked resources
Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library 270- 204q
Genre/form
Edicts.
Laws.
Place of creation/publication
Italy -- Rome, -- publication place.

Call number
270- 204q
Folger-specific note
In early laced-case vellum binding with gold-stamped arms of Pope Sixtus V, suggesting his ownership. Acquired from Bruce McKittrick Rare Books, 2016-08-18.

Chosen to honor Renate Mesmer, Eric Weinmann Head of Conservation and Preservation, on the occasion of her retirement in April 2026.
Folger accession
270204

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