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CLAUDIANUS, Claudius (395-404 A.D.). Opera. Venice: Aldo Manuzio heirs; Andrea Torresano, 1523.
First and only Aldine edition of the work by Claudianus, court poet of the Emperor Honorius known for the 'Rape of Proserpine' a retelling of the mythological story of the abduction of Proserpine by Pluto
8vo, (160 x 100 mm). Aldine device to title page and colophon (small stain to outer margin otherwise fine copy). 18th century leather binding with gilt title to spine. (1)
8vo, (160 x 100 mm). Aldine device to title page and colophon (small stain to outer margin otherwise fine copy). 18th century leather binding with gilt title to spine. (1)
ESTIMATE € 400 - 600
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[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
[BINDING] CICERO, Marcus Tullius (106-43 BC). Epistolarum familiarium. Lyon: Gryphius, 1551.
ESTIMATE € 600 - 1,000
