[Fine bindings] Gilt Papal Coat of Arms of Clement XI

(Giovanni Francesco Albani). Contemp. morocco w. (on both the upper and lower covers) gilt shield of Clement XI bearing the coat of arms of the Albani family w. papal crown and keys upheld by angels. Richly decorated w. floral motifs, gilt compartments on spine, gilt edges. On: Aguirre, D. de. Theoricae praxis ad Institutiones d. Iustiniani imperatoris. Rome, Francisci Buagni, 1693. (2), 263 p.

Edges sl. rubbed, some wormholes and minor loss to top of spine, stamp to title p. *The Albani family amassed a vast collection of books and manuscripts over the course of two centuries. Clement XI (pope from 1700-1721) is mostly known for his addition of oriental books and manuscripts to the collection named after him. A contemporary manuscript note to the first page of this book attests that it was a gift to Clement XI from Cardinal Albani, his nephew, editor and biographer. W. ex libris of Ph. J. van Alfen of Doorn.