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This is an example of the Aldine typographic model, decisive in the development of books and reading habits, using the elegant cursive type invented by Aldus Manutius (1452-1515) and designed by Francesco Griffo. The publisher and humanist printer sought to educate the Europe of his time through the dissemination of classical texts and accessibility of manageable volumes. The quality of Aldine edition print is here valued by beautiful French 19th century binding, signed by Charles Capé (1806-1867), with decoration inspired by the aldine elements.
