SVETONIO, Gaio Tranquillo (69-122) - Vitae duodecim Caesarum diligentissime recognitae cum indice alphabetico nuperrime addito. Lyon: Guillaume Huyon, 1520.   A 16th century edition, difficult to find on the market, of the work of Svetonius edited by Antonio Francini (1480-1537), cultured Latinist and collaborator of the Giunti brothers.   8vo (165 x 95mm). Title printed in red and black within woodcut border, woodcut initials (small ink stain on title, waterstain at lower margins throughout, browning, spotting). Modern calf reusing ancient blindstamped calf, gilt title on spine, gilt and embossed edges. Provenance: Nierazzi? (ownership inscription on endpaper).

Estimate € 200 - 300

Sold € 650