From Alcuin Books, ABAA/ILAB, Scottsdale, AZ, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller Since October 11, 1997
Seller Rating
About this Item
12mo. [12], 116, [28], 128, [2] . Concludes with addendum and erratum. Nice engraved vignette title page showing a Roman soldier carrying a man on his back to Rome, ships and hillside in the background. Copinger, Elzevier Press, 3522-3523; Willems 484 cites 2 printings this is the earliest with the dedication dated "Pridie Kal. Majas. (May) " this edition was reprinted by Jean and Daniel Elzevir in 1654 (and by Louis and Daniel in 1664). Paterculus was a military tirbune, public official and historian. His "History" survived in one worn copy which was discovered in Murback Abbey in Alsace in 1515 but now is lost. His principal patron was Tiberius. A handsome little book bound in full calf, rebacked to style, double leather spine labels gilt, all edges red. A few old marginalia, wear to corners. Seller Inventory # 014272
Bibliographic Details
Title: M. Velleius Paterculus Cum; Notis Gerardi ...
Publisher: Ex Officicnia Elzeviriana, Leiden
Publication Date: 1639
Store Description
Cash With Order, Check, Money Order, Credit Cards: Visa,
Mastercard, American Express, Discover. $5.00 for 1st book
other books at cost of post office, ups, or customer's choice
of shipper. Books sold out of country at cost. Books have already been discounted.
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller
