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Author Name Florus, L. A. Title HIST: ROM: LIB: IV. CUM NOTIS INTEGRIS CL. SALMASII (HISTORY OF ROME) Binding Hardcover Book Condition Fine with no dust jacket Publisher Cl. Salmasii. Lugundi Batorum Ex Officina Elzeviriana, 1655 Illustrator Illustrated by G Wingendorp Seller ID 25687 Rome; Italy; History; Latin Language; We fit archival quality clear acrylic covers for additional protection whenever possible. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; [Early Printing]. L. Annaea Flori [Lucius Annaeus Florus]. Hist: Rom: Lib: IV. [History Of Rome]. Cum notis integris Cl. Salmasii additus etram L. Amnpelius...Published by Cl. Salmasii. Lugundi Batorum Ex Officina Elzeviriana, 1655. [engraved title]-[xvi],1-330, (index,331-[396], (commentary, [1-45]) pp. 8vo. Later vellum, edges red. Handsome engraved title by G. Wingdendorp, large bird delivering crown to Roman warrior; decorative headpiece at opening of each part and at beginning of timeline and commentary; tailpieces at end of index and commentary. Cf: Graesse p605. Vellum very good, scattered light toning/spotting to text block. Elzevier edition, was not published until 1638. OTHER GRAPHICS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS LISTING. PLEASE EMAIL US FOR THEM. Latin Language text.
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