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    25 February 1998

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    Lot 216

    EUSEBIUS, PAMPHILI. Chronicon. [Paris: H. Estienne and Jodocus Badius Ascensius, 1512]. Printed in red and black throughout, title within woodcut border, numerous historiated initials. 4to, modern half vellum and decorative boards; tiny marginal hole to title, minor worming at end, affecting a few letters, light marginal browning. FIRST ESTIENNE EDITION. Adams E-1073; Brunet Suppl. I:466; Sabin 23114; Renouard Estienne P. 12-13, no 15; Harvard/Mortimer French 217 (1518 edition).

    Price realised

    USD 2,070

    Estimate

    USD 800 - USD 1,200

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    EUSEBIUS, PAMPHILI. Chronicon. [Paris: H. Estienne and Jodocus Badius Ascensius, 1512]. Printed in red and black throughout, title within woodcut border, numerous historiated initials. 4to, modern half vellum and decorative boards; tiny marginal hole to title, minor worming at end, affecting a few letters, light marginal browning. FIRST ESTIENNE EDITION. Adams E-1073; Brunet Suppl. I:466; Sabin 23114; Renouard Estienne P. 12-13, no 15; Harvard/Mortimer French 217 (1518 edition).

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    Early ownership inscription on title, old ink notations on verso of title; Victor Morin, bookplate.

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