LUCRETIUS CARO, Titus (?96-55 B.C.). De rerum natura libri sex, Paris & Lyon: G. Rouille, 1563. Small 4° (232 x 157mm). Title within large woodcut historiated border. (Title and a few gatherings very lightly browned, 2 small wormholes in lower margin.) 18th-century calf, raised bands, spine gilt in compartments, morocco lettering-piece, red edges (joints cracked but firmly holding, head and tail of spine chipped, corners bumped, rubbed). Provenance: De Reffuge Maisse (inscription on title) -- illegible signature at foot of title. Adams L1659.