Bidspirit auction | Tractatus de Transactionibus. Doctor Emmanuel

Tractatus de Transactionibus. Doctor Emmanuel Roman Valeron. Spanish School. 17th Century - Printed in Lyon in 1665, this legal volume stands as one of the most prominent works by Spanish jurist Emmanuel Roman Valeron. Paper and ink on parchment.The treatise thoroughly develops the theory and practice of legal transactions, integrating both canonical and civil doctrines of its time with a clear and meticulous methodology. It is notable for its refined two-tone typography, the use of ornate initials, and an allegorical title page with a copper engraving. The volume retains its original parchment binding, featuring a handwritten spine title and cord closure. This work, representative of Baroque legal thought, reflects the intellectual brilliance of the University of Valladolid in the 17th century and serves as a material testament to the evolution of law within the Hispanic realm.