Epigrammata

by Marcus Valerius Martialis, Martial

$9,500 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

Fifth Venice edition of the Epigrammata, first published in Rome in 1470, and the third edition with this commentary. Text in double columns, the Epigrams in 38 lines, commentary 58 lines. 198 leaves. Three initials and annotations in red in first gathering. 1 vols. Folio. Old calf, spine gilt with red morocco label, pastepaper endleaves. Small paper flaw to upper gutter of N8 no loss ; annotations trimmed at fore edge. Bookplates of M.A.G. du Plessis; P. de

• Binding: Leather

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