Author: Nepos, Cornelius:

Title: Vitae Excellentium Imperatorum, [observationibus & notis commentatorum omnium quotquot hactenus innotu?re illustratae. Accesserunt huic editioni praecipuorum Graeciae imperatorum icones aeri incisae; ut & index rerum & verborum auctior & emendatior.]

Publication: [Amstelodami [Amsterdam]: Prostant apud Jansonio-Waesbergios, Boom, & Goethals, 1705.] 1704

Description: 8vo., pp.[xxx], 439, [xli]. With the additional engraved title-page but lacking the typographical titlepage. Illustrations in the text. Slightly foxed, sporadic toning. Vellum prize binding with certificate dated 1708 bound in. Gilt spine, borders, cornerpieces, and large centrepiece to each board with the arms of Amsterdam, edges sprinkled brown and red. A few smudgy marks, upper board gilt a little worn, ties lost, very good. Prize certificate made out to Nicolao Doekscheer and signed by Johannes Theodorus Schalbruch, Professor of Logic, History and Oratory (1697-1722) (at Amsterdam).

To the additional engraved title page: 'Cornelii Nepotis Vitae excellentium imperatorum cum quorundam iconibus', with imprint "Amstelodami. Ex sumptibus Societatis. MDCCIV".

Bibliography: Spoelder 9.

Reference Number: [54918]

Price: £200

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