Breval 1738, 1, 175-176 (Q1291)

excerpt on the library of the Abbey of Fiesole

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English	Breval 1738, 1, 175-176	excerpt on the library of the Abbey of Fiesole

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THE little Town of Fiesoli [...] is remarkable now for little more than an Abbey of Regular Canons, of the Lateran Order, which owes its Foundation to Cosmo Father to the great Laurence. The Charge of this Fabrick, and its Endowment, was reckon'd at 100,000 Scudi in those Days, which now would amount to half a Million; and in the Library, there are MSS of no small Value. (English)

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Remarks on several parts of Europe, relating chiefly to their antiquities and history. Collected upon the spot in several tours since the year 1723; and illustrated by upwards of forty copper plates,... 1

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Remarks on several parts of Europe, relating chiefly to their antiquities and history. Collected upon the spot in several tours since the year 1723; and illustrated by upwards of forty copper plates,...

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Fiesole Abbey Library (Fiesole)