Statuti della Mercantia...: Codex, 1577.

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Statuti della Mercantia...: Codex, 1577.

This new codex of business laws, presented May 1, 1577, commissioned by the Grand Duke Francesco of the de Medici family, replaced two older works, the first dated 1393 and its updated version, 1496. The new codex dictated procedures for everyday business transactions and provided a legal guide in the eventuality of litigation.

1 v. (200 leaves); 33 x 22 cm.

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Francesco I, Grand-Duke of Tuscany, 1541-1587

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Son of Cosimo I de' Medici and Eleonora of Toledo, brother of Ferdinando I de' Medici, father of Eleonora, Romola, Anna, Isabella, Filippo, Marie, and Lucrezia de' Medici (with first wife, Johanna of Austria). From the description of Francesco I de' Medici correspondence, petitions, and financial documents, 1552-1584. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 720645004 ...