Live auction - Lot 802
[Aldus Press]
Orationum volumen primum [...].
Venice, Aldus Press and A. Soceri, January 1519
€ 100 / 200
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Lot description
1 (of 3) vol., 8vo: [11-1 bl.]-305-[1] ff. (marg. wormholes to title, marg. soiling and dampstaining throughout, title ink soiled).
Late 17th-c. (?) marbled sheep, covers ruled with one gilt fillet with sm. flower tools in the corners, front cover gilt titled "T.O.I.", spine blind ruled with raised bands, a.e.g. (rebacked, edges repaired).
Edited by the poet A. Navagero (1483-1529), official historian of the Republic of Venice. Aldine's mark on title.
Ref. Renouard p. 85 n°1. - EDIT16 12211. - Adams C-1850. - STC Italian p. 179.