[Rarebooks] FS: Suetonius' "XII Caesares" w/commentary of Torrentius. Antwerp: 1591

[Kenneth Karmiole]

Suetonius. XII CAESARES, et in Eos Laevini Torrentii Commentarius Auctior et Emendatior. Antwerp: Ex officina Plantiniana, Apud Viduam, & Joannem Moretum. (1591). 4to. (10),7-407,(25)pp. With the final blank. Index. Copper engraved title page, with the emblems of the Twelve Caesars forming a border, and the hand of God with the Plantin Compass, with the figures for "Labore et Constantia" on each side (1" repaired tear at outer margin of title). Text illustrated with numerous woodcuts of Roman coins. Cont. vellum, a bit soiled. Housed in a blue cloth folder & slipcase with morocco spine label.    $1,000.00 (trade discount allowed)
A notable edition for the fine copper engraved title page and for the learned commentary of L. Torrentius (d.1595).   BL Dutch STC p. 194. Adams S2052.

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