ERASMUS Apophthegmatum ex optimis utriusque linguae scriptoribus (…) libri VIII (…). 1558Basel,Froben Press (H. Froben & N. Episcopius),8vo, skilfully rebound in calf over wood with remains of old blindstamped calf pasted on, covers with...
Estimation :
500 / 700
Adjudication :
Invendu
Description
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.
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.
