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HESYCHIUS. Dictionarium. Ed. A. Francino. Florence: Heirs of Filippo Giunta, 1520. Chancery 2° (297 x 192mm.). In Greek. (Title and printer's device cut and laid down on end-paper, lacks last leaf with printer's device, some leaves dampstained). 18th-century French red morocco, gilt fillet round covers, spine gilt in compartments, morocco lettering pieces (slightly scuffed), g.e. Provenance: Jacques L'Escot (inscription on a3 dated 1653). Adams H-507.-- HOMER. Ilias et Ulyssea cum interpretatione. Basle, Io. Hervagium, 1535. Chancery 2° (270 x 175mm.). In Greek. Two parts in one volume. Woodcut device on titles, final leaf of part I with printer's device (part 2 lacks M3-4, first and last leaf torn and repaired, four leaves slightly loose, some other minor marginal tears, dampstained). Contemporary blind-stamped calf over wooden boards (spine restored), end-papers from an earlier manuscript. Provenance: Henry Odyll (inscription on end-paper). Adams H-748.-- and two other Greek texts. (4)