[PERUGIA] Primum [- quartum] volumen Statutorum Auguste Perusie magistratuum ordines et auctoritem aliaque egregia ciuitatis ordinamenta continens. Perugia: Cartolari, 1523-1528. An editorial masterpiece, the editio princeps of the statutes of Perugia, which appeared at auction for the last time in 1936 (RBH). The 4-volume work, published by the printer Girolamo Cartolari, was commissioned by the local magistrates to consolidate the city's laws with special attention to editorial quality as it was meant to be a symbol of prestige for the city and its institutions. Cartolari therefore used materials and plates of Venetian provenance, also thanks to relationships with printers such as Lucantonio Giunta and Giorgio Arrivabene. The volumes were dedicated to influential illustrations: Cardinal Francesco Armellini and Gentile Baglioni, head of the ruling house in Perugia. The work reflects the tension between local power and papal authority, while the lengthy printing process, which lasted until 1528, suggests political and logistical complications. (For more details see: Panzanelli Fratoni La princeps degli Statuti di Perugia, 2021) 4 volumes in one, Folio, (320 x 220 mm). Double title pages (one for the index and one for the text) with a rich woodcut frame and griffon of Perugia for the first two volumes, title pages printed in red and black within a woodcut frame and with griffon of Perugia for volumes 3 and 4, volume 2 variant B with the engraved arms of Cardinal Silvio da Cortona on the verso, volume 3 with the engraved arms of Card. Francesco Armellini, 4 volume with a large vignette depicting the donation of the work to Malatesta Baglioni, figured and engraved initials, elaborate woodcut vignettes in the text (the last blank leaves of the second and third volumes are mis ; ing, tear in the outer margin of the colophon of the first volume without affecting text, occasional foxing and spotting). 20th century binding with leather spine, gilt title. Provenance: 18th century stamp depicting an obelisk on the title page. (1)