Lot n° 1062

ERASMUS - Apophthegmatum ex optimis utriusque linguae scriptoribus (…) libri VIII (…). Basel, Froben Press (H. Froben & N. Episcopius), 1558

Estimation : 300 / 300
Adjudication : Invendu
Description
8vo, skilfully rebound in calf over wood with remains of old blindstamped calf pasted on, covers with blindstamped title, bevelled edges, [16]-750-[98] pp. (somewhat stained, tear in Gg4, 2 single wormholes in margin of 1st quire). Good copy. Voluminous ed. of Erasmus' popular book of classical quotations, 1st publ. Basel March 1531. With the 2 dedications to William Duke of Cleves (Allen 2431 & 2711). Woodcut mark on title and at the end. In italics. Mod. bookpl. Philippe van Heurck.
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