[CLASSICS - DIPLOMATICS]. Lot of three classics in editions of the sixteenth century and the first edition of the Diplomatic History of Scipione Maffei Interesting collection of humanistic and antique editions combined with the diplomatic history of Sccione Maffai (1675-1755), fundamental text for the development of 18th century historical erudition and critical analysis of documentary sources. DEMOSTENE (384-322 B.C.); ESCHINE (390-314 B.C.). Demothenis et Aeschinis orationes atque epistolae. Basel: Johannes Oporinus, 1553. First and second tome (of 4) bound in a volume, 8vo (185 x 120mm). Binding of the first nineteenth century in half leather with title and gold decorations on the back. Origin: "Ex bibliotheca Philippi Xaverii Fanelli " note of possession at the frontispiece [IN LOTTO CON:] CICERONE, Marco Tullio (106-43 B.C.). Sententiae insigniores, Apophthegmata, Parabolae, seu Similia, atque eiusdem aliquot piae sententiaeae. Lyon: Guillaume Rouillé, 1558. 12th (120 x 70mm) typographical mark at the front page (sign of tarlo repaired to the first cards). Ligature of the XIX century in half leather, gold title on the back [IN LOTTO CON:] FLORIUS, Lucio Anneo (I-II century A.D.). Decadum XIII Titi Livii Patavini epitome. Lyon: Sébastien Gryphe, 1548. 8vo (125 x 175mm) typographical mark at the frontispiece (brunito). Binding in half parchment of the eighteenth century [E CON:] MAFFEI, Scipione (1675-1755). Diplomatic history that serves as an introduction to critical art in this matter. Mantua: Alberto Pazzoni (Tumermani), 1727. 4to (255 x 190mm) Calcographic cartoon at the frontispiece, 4 folded tables (of which one printed front and back). Coeva bonding with leather back, gold titles and decorations (light defects) .The lot is sold as uncollarized and not subject to transfer. (4)