Published in Florence at All'Insegna della Stella in 1673, this work is a noteworthy second printing of the original 1580 edition, described in Gamba, 98 as a 'libriccuolo di 20 sole carte e 2 tavole intagliate'. The two engraved plates include a representation of the Piazza di S. Croce and a plan of the game, underscoring its historical and cultural significance. This treatise is recognized as the most ancient and comprehensive account on the Calcio fiorentino, a game unique to Florence and a precursor to modern football.
The frontispiece features multi-color printing, including a calcographic emblem of Cosimo III, and the overall condition is excellent despite marginal damp stains. Bound in 19th-century half parchment and cardboard, the book bears the stamp of the Seminario Vescovile di Verona, complete with a corresponding cancellation on the final page. This volume represents a critical contribution to the understanding of a sport that, as noted, aligns with ancient festive traditions known as Sferomachia by the Greeks and Arpasto by the Latins.
