Polyhistor, sive de Mirabilibus Mundi

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $700

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author

SOLINUS, CAIUS JULIUS

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Theodurus de Ragazonibus

Place

Venice

Publication

1491

Description

Roman type

references

Goff, S-620; BMC V, 478

summary

In this work describing the wonders and curioisities of the world, this third century Latin grammarian relys and expands on Pliny in discussing the Land of Israel (“Judea.”)

ff.52. Upper margins trimmed slightly affecting text on f.g3, clean tear on g2 and g4 neatly repaired, minor worming in gutters repaired. Modern vellum. 4to

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