
Description
Jovius, Paulus.
Le iscrittioni poste sotto le vere imagini de gli huomini famosi.
(The Inscriptions placed under the True Images of the Famous Men: which can be seen in Como in the Giovio Museum. )
Interesting collection of Latin inscriptions from tombstones and sculptures collected by the Giovio brothers and presented in the Giovio Museum in Como, Italy.
Firenze, Lorenzo Torrentino, 1552.
Translated from Latin into Vulgar by Hippolito Orio Ferrarese.
Size 5 3/4 by 8 1/2" (210 x 135 mm);
[12], 245, [3] pp.
Text in Italian
18th century calf binding. Very good condition, minor foxing.
Frontispiece within a figured frame with a view of Florence
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Reserve: $602.00
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Le iscrittioni poste sotto le vere imagini de gli huomini famosi.
(The Inscriptions placed under the True Images of the Famous Men: which can be seen in Como in the Giovio Museum. )
Interesting collection of Latin inscriptions from tombstones and sculptures collected by the Giovio brothers and presented in the Giovio Museum in Como, Italy.
Firenze, Lorenzo Torrentino, 1552.
Translated from Latin into Vulgar by Hippolito Orio Ferrarese.
Size 5 3/4 by 8 1/2" (210 x 135 mm);
[12], 245, [3] pp.
Text in Italian
18th century calf binding. Very good condition, minor foxing.
Frontispiece within a figured frame with a view of Florence
Please see my other auctions
Reserve: $602.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1527 TACITUS ab exccessu divi Augusti historiarum ANTIQUE 16th CENTURY vellum
Estimate $700-$800
Starting Price
$300
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
May 16, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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