Here Begynneth The Prologue Or Prohemye Of The Book Callid Caton Disticha De Moribus In English And

by Dionysius Caxton Pseudo Cato William C 3rd 4th Centuries C E Ca 1422 1492

$350,000 · Offered by Liber Antiquus

First edition

FIRST EDITION. Bound in brown crushed morocco by Riviere and son, spine lettered in gilt, gilt edges. With 18 leaves in facsimile. Partly foliated in a contemporary hand one tiny hole in penultimate leaf, washed and pressed, occasional small stain Provenance: Henry Baker contemporary signature on most lower margins – “Richard” contemporary inscription on giii – Sir Joseph Whatley, KCH 1765-?1844; armorial bookplate and

• Binding: Leather

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