$1,230
Suetonius Tranquillus, Gaius (c. 69-after 122 AD) Vitae XII Caesarum. Bologna: Benedictus Hectoris, 5 April 1493. Folio, first edition to include commentary and other original contributions by Philippus Beroaldus, text printed in roman with commentary in a smaller type surrounding Suetonius's text, with extensive manuscript annotations, especially in the first section of the text, 3 x 2 in. rectangle trimmed from title page (inscription, with paper repair), bound in full parchment over boards, 11 3/4 x 8 in. A6, a-l8, m4, n-o8, p6, q-x8, y6, z8, &8, [con]6, [orum]6, A-G8, H-T6, V2 (lacking V3 & V4). Goff S825; HC 15126*; Pell Ms 10810; CIBN S-493; Richard 464; Maignien (Grenoble) 538; Polain (B) 4736; Walsh 3226, 3227; Oates 2498; Bod-inc S-346; Sheppard 5379; Pr 6623; BMC VI 840; BSB-Ink S-617; GW M44198. Estimate $1,000-1,500 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-07-23
