The Romane Historie Written By T Livius Of Padua Also The Breviaries Of L Florus With A Chronologie

by Titus Livius

$17,500 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

First edition

First edition in English of Livy's Roman History and Philemon Holland's first published translation. Woodcut allegorical device on title, woodcut portrait of Elizabeth I on title verso, woodcut headpieces, decorative and historiated initials. 12 , 804, 809-1351, 1354-1403, 43 pp. Folio. Eighteenth century tree calf, rebacked at an early date, spine gilt red and black morocco lettering pieces. STC 16613; ESTC S114001; Pforzheimer, 495l; Luborsky

• Binding: Leather

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