Victor sextus aurelius 320 (4 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Full 18th-century vellum, front board cracking but holding (at the moment); stamped in gilt to both covers with central armorial device of rampant lion a bend checky, surmounted by ducal crown, supported by pair of lions (British peer?), spine gilt in seven compartments and titled AURELIUS VICTOR CURANTE ARNTZEMIO, speckled edges; light edgewear. 4to (248 x 200mm). Engraved frontispiece, XLVI, 668, 134 p., engraved plate, numerous engraved coins throughout text.…

First Printing of This Edition. Quarto, contemporary full blind-stamped vellum, black leather title label on spine lettered in gilt. [48], 668, [134] pages. Engraved Frontispiece, title leaf printed in red & black with intaglio vignette, one additional full-page engraved plate [41] pp preliminaries, + 668 pp + [134] pp Index at rear; numerous coins and medals engraved intaglio within text, reproducing the portraits of the main characters in the history of Rome. Magnificent printing with diverse fonts to differentiate the texts and notes. Original binding of the period in full vellum with ornate centerpiece in blind on front and rear panels. Vellum darkened; corners knocked a bit, front hinge slightly split alone outer edge and with some signs of old repair but holding very tightly (the cords intact, the split is cosmetic); ink name dated 1852 at head of title and another in pencil on the front endpaper, dated 1880. A Magnificent Book. Probably the most beautiful edition that brings together the different works of the Roman historian and politician Aurelius Victor (c. 320 - c. 390). The commentaries are by the most illustrious philologists and historians headed by the editor Jan Arntzenius (1702-1759), Johannes Metellus (1520-1597), Andreas Shottus (1579), Fredericus Sylburgius (1536-1596) and Anna Fabri (1645-1727). ). …

Legatura in piena pelle maculata, dorso a 5 nervi rilevati con decori floreali in oro agli scomparti e titolo in oro su tassello rosso. Sguardie marmorizzate, tagli rossi. (48)- 668- (134) pagine numerate. Frontespizio con marca tipografica e titolo in rosso e nero, antiporta incisa fuori testo. Capilettera, finalini e testatine silografati, una bella tavola incisa a tutta pagina all`interno del testo con medaglie e monete romane; altre monete incise lungo il testo con le effigi dei personaggi più importanti della storia romana. Questa edizioneriunisce le diverse opere dello storico e politico romano Aurelio Vittore (c. 320 - c. 390). I commenti sono dei più illustri filologi e storici guidati dall`editore Jan Arntzenius (1702-1759), Johannes Metellus (1520-1597), Andreas Shottus (1579), Fredericus Sylburgius (1536-1596) e Anna Fabri (1645-1727). ) Esemplare in complessive buone condizioni con lieve ossidazione a molte carte alcune più marcate. …

IX-216pp. Anteportada: Eutropii Breviarium Histot. Romanæ, ab urbe condita ad annum eiusdem urbis M.C.XIX. Edición muy rara.