Estimate € 200 - 300
Sold € 220
Auction: 19 September 2023 at 10:00
FLORO, Lucio Anneo (70-145) - Titi Livii Patavini librorum Epitomae. Venice: eredi di Aldo Manuzio, 1516 al colophon [i.e. 1521?]. This is the last of a series of four Aldine publications dedicated to Tito Livio. In addition to the work of Florus, the volume also includes the "Historiarum libri quinque" by Polybius. 8vo (160 x 95mm). Printer's device on title and at end (marginal tears on title, leaf reinforcing title now separated, holes due to ink and stains on title, some waterstaining on the upper margin especially in gathering 4c and 4d, restorations on the lower margin of leaves in the q-r files, browning, some foxing). 18th-century? vellum, later spine label gilt title on spine, speckled edges (minor wear to spine label, small stains). Provenance: illeggible owners inscription on title - many contemporary annotations and underlinings.
Estimate € 200 - 300