Lot N. 315
Pubblicazione per le Nozze Rangoni-Rangoni (Modena, 1817)
Rare and refined commemorative publication, printed in Modena in 1817 by the press of G. Vincenzi e Comp. The volume celebrates the “faustissime nozze” (most fortunate marriage) between two members of the highest Modenese aristocracy: the Noble Lady Marchesa Isabella Rangoni and the Noble Gentleman Marchese Bonifazio Rangoni, the latter honored with the title of Chamberlain of His Imperial and Apostolic Royal Majesty (S.M.R.I.A.).
The work represents a classic example of the 19th-century epithalamium, a type of publication of great interest for the study of costume, genealogy, and local literature. These editions, often produced in limited runs for the restricted circle of the nobility, collected poetic compositions, odes, or unpublished historical essays in tribute to the newlyweds.
Technical Details:
Place of printing: Modena
Year: 1817 (M. DCCC. XVII)
Publisher: G. Vincenzi e Comp.
Condition:
Good. Shows minor signs of age on the cover and small losses to the spine that do not compromise the integrity of the text block. Interior fresh, with crisp, slightly rustling paper.
Historical Note:
The Rangoni family played a prominent role at the Este court and in European diplomatic history. This copy attests to the splendor of the Austro-Estense restoration in Modena, explicitly highlighting the connection with the Austrian imperial crown through the groom’s title of Chamberlain.
Nozze tra Isabella e Bonifazio Rangoni