Lucrezia Signorello

Enza Agrusa, Domenico Ciccarello, Simona Inserra, Valeria Mercurio, Marco Palma, Marzia Sorrentino, Incunaboli a Monreale. Biblioteca comunale “Santa Maria La Nuova” e Biblioteca del Seminario Arcivescovile “Ludovico II de Torres”, Roma, Viella, 2024

Introduction

Enza agrusa, domenico ciccarello, simona inserra, valeria mercurio, marco palma, marzia sorrentino, incunaboli a monreale. Biblioteca comunale “santa maria la nuova” e biblioteca del seminario arcivescovile “ludovico ii de torres”, roma, viella, 2024. Catalogo di incunaboli nelle biblioteche di Monreale: Santa Maria La Nuova e Seminario Arcivescovile Ludovico II de Torres. Edizioni pre-1501 studiate.

Abstract

Review

This volume, *Incunaboli a Monreale*, by a team of authors, represents a significant contribution to the fields of bibliography, book history, and cultural heritage studies. Its focus on the incunabula collections housed within the Biblioteca comunale “Santa Maria La Nuova” and the Biblioteca del Seminario Arcivescovile “Ludovico II de Torres” in Monreale immediately signals its importance. The meticulous cataloguing and study of early printed books (incunables, those printed before 1501) are vital for understanding the dissemination of knowledge, the development of printing technology, and the intellectual landscape of the late 15th century. While the full scope of the research cannot be precisely detailed without the abstract, the title strongly suggests that this work provides a comprehensive catalogue and analysis of these rare materials. Such a publication would be invaluable for scholars, offering detailed bibliographic descriptions, historical provenances, and potentially insights into the conservation status of each incunable. It is expected to illuminate the unique characteristics of these particular collections, shedding light on the reading habits, cultural exchanges, and scholarly interests prevalent in Monreale during the incunable period. The collaborative nature of the authorship further hints at a thorough and multidisciplinary approach. Without the benefit of an abstract, a precise evaluation of the methodology, specific research questions addressed, or the original contributions and findings of the authors is impossible. However, the mere act of systematically identifying and describing incunabula from these two important Sicilian libraries is an inherently valuable scholarly endeavor. This volume likely serves as an indispensable reference tool, enhancing access to and knowledge of previously under-catalogued or inaccessible heritage items, thereby enriching our understanding of regional and broader European printing history. A detailed abstract would be crucial to fully appreciate the depth and specific impact of this significant publication.

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