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GLAREAN, Heinrich (1488-1563; Henricus Loritus Glareanus). In omneis, quae quidem extant, T. Livii Patavini decádas, annotationes, cum eiusdem chronologia in totam Romanam historiam. Basel: Michael Isingrinius, 1540.
First edition of Glarean’s annotations on Livy and chronology of the Roman world in handsome gold-tooled binding. The work also contains commentary by Lorenzo Valla. Adams G-767.
Folio (316 x 205mm). Woodcut device on title and verso of last leaf, woodcut initials (occasional light spotting and dampstaining, repaired tear to margin of a5, small stain to top margin of gatherings d-h). Contemporary calf gilt, sides with gilt central arabesque oval, outer foliate border, azure tools at corners, single fleuron in spine compartments, edges gilt and gauffered (expert repairs at spine ends, a few minor scuffs or small stains, upper joint starting). Provenance: Krems, Jesuit College, 1633 (inscription on title) – Krems, Piarist School, 1781 (inscription on title).
First edition of Glarean’s annotations on Livy and chronology of the Roman world in handsome gold-tooled binding. The work also contains commentary by Lorenzo Valla. Adams G-767.
Folio (316 x 205mm). Woodcut device on title and verso of last leaf, woodcut initials (occasional light spotting and dampstaining, repaired tear to margin of a5, small stain to top margin of gatherings d-h). Contemporary calf gilt, sides with gilt central arabesque oval, outer foliate border, azure tools at corners, single fleuron in spine compartments, edges gilt and gauffered (expert repairs at spine ends, a few minor scuffs or small stains, upper joint starting). Provenance: Krems, Jesuit College, 1633 (inscription on title) – Krems, Piarist School, 1781 (inscription on title).
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