Title Page to De Republicae Anglorum by Thomas Chaloner

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph showing a historical book cover or title page. The image displays a title page from a book printed in 1579. The typography is in Latin, featuring the title "DE REP. ANGLORUM INSTAURANDA LIBRI DECEM" and the author's name "Thoma Chalonero." Additional Latin text is present, likely describing the contents or additional works by the same author. Below the text is an intricate coat of arms or emblem enclosed in an oval, decorated with floral motifs and Latin inscriptions. It states that the book was printed in London by Thomas Vautrollier. The page has a well-preserved, aged appearance, characteristic of printed works from the 16th century.