TWO BOOKS

BY MASTER GIACOMO LANTERI OF PA-

RATICO FROM BRESCIA.

ON THE MANNER OF MAKING FORTIFICATIONS

of earth around Cities, & Castles

in order to fortify them.

And also how to make Forts in the countryside for the housing of

armies; as well as how to approach a Territory, & to

make Shelters in the batteries.

Printer's mark of Bolognino Zaltieri. It features an ornate cross standing on a decorated base. The cross is inscribed with "HUMILI" at the top, "TAS" on the left arm, "PATIEN" on the right arm, and "OBEDIEN" at the bottom of the upright, forming the word "Humilitas Patientia Obedientia" Humility, Patience, Obedience. In the center of the cross is the "IHS" monogram. At the base of the monument, two winged cherubs kneel and support the structure. The design is embellished with floral and scrollwork motifs.

IN VENICE, BY BOLOGNINO ZALTIERI.

WITH PRIVILEGE OF THE VENETIAN SENATE,

AND OF THE MOST CHRISTIAN KING A title traditionally held by the King of France, FOR X YEARS.