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GIOVIO, Paolo. (1483-1552). Illustrium virorum vitae. Florence: Lorenzo Torrentino, 1549.
2o (334 x 217 mm). Engraved Medici arms on title, numerous historiated initials (some browning and staining, a few short marginal tears). Contemporary Italian redish morocco gilt, gilt and blind fillets, a wide border made of a repeat of a single floral tool, Greek key pattern border and a central medallion stamped "M.T.C./N./A.V." on upper cover and "GIO BATTIS TA. DE RIBERA" on lower cover, gilt and gauffered edges (repairs to spine end, some wear to edges, some staining).
FIRST EDITION. Giovio, Italian biographer, historian and bishop of Nocera, is also also know as Paulus Jovius. Adams G-663.
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FIRST EDITION. Giovio, Italian biographer, historian and bishop of Nocera, is also also know as Paulus Jovius. Adams G-663.