Description
Nepos, C.
Vitae Excellentium Imperatorum.
Ed. J. Gebhardus, H. Ernstius and J.A. Bosius.
Leyden, S. Luchtmans, 1734
(32),765,(90)p.
Engraved title by J. VISSCHER
Engraved frontispiece and 12 mainly portraits illustrations, original gilt calf with the coat of arms of LEYDEN (Minerva) on both covers , with corner ornaments.
Very good condition, lacks ties, some foxing
Size 5 by 8.5"
Text in Latin
Cornelius Nepos (c. 110 BC – c. 25 BC) was a Roman biographer.
He was born at Hostilia, a village in Cisalpine Gaul not far from Verona.
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Reserve: $343.00
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Vitae Excellentium Imperatorum.
Ed. J. Gebhardus, H. Ernstius and J.A. Bosius.
Leyden, S. Luchtmans, 1734
(32),765,(90)p.
Engraved title by J. VISSCHER
Engraved frontispiece and 12 mainly portraits illustrations, original gilt calf with the coat of arms of LEYDEN (Minerva) on both covers , with corner ornaments.
Very good condition, lacks ties, some foxing
Size 5 by 8.5"
Text in Latin
Cornelius Nepos (c. 110 BC – c. 25 BC) was a Roman biographer.
He was born at Hostilia, a village in Cisalpine Gaul not far from Verona.
-
Reserve: $343.00
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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1734 ROMAN HISTORY ARMORIAL BINDING ILLUSTRATED antique LIVES of EMPERORS NEPOS
Estimate $400-$500
Starting Price
$170
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15th-19th Century Antique Books
Jun 04, 2026 3:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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