[Rarebooks] FS: A notable ed. of Suetonius' 12 Caesars, w/fine engraved title. Antwerp: 1591

Kenneth Karmiole kkarmiole at yahoo.com
Thu May 21 12:33:45 EDT 2020


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. Complete 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" neatly 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 the learned commentary of Torrentius. BL Dutch STC p. 194. Adams S2052.


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