Marcus Valérius MARTIAL
Epigrammata cum notis Farnabii et variorum
Apud Franciscus Hackium • ( Hacke)|Lugduni Batavorum [Leiden] • (Leyde) [Leiden] 1656|10.50 x 17 cm|relié
New edition decorated with a title-frontispiece featuring two satyrs. This first edition in this form was reprinted in 1661 and 1670.
Contemporary full marbled sheep binding. Decorated raised-band spine. Red morocco title-label. Triple gilt ruling to covers. A lack to the upper joint at head. Head fragile. Rubbing.
Edition which incorporates all previous studies on Martial. Abundant notes by Farnaby and Gronovius (found only in this edition), life of Martial by Pierre Cretin. Index by Cornelius Schrevel. The best early edition in small format.
Contemporary full marbled sheep binding. Decorated raised-band spine. Red morocco title-label. Triple gilt ruling to covers. A lack to the upper joint at head. Head fragile. Rubbing.
Edition which incorporates all previous studies on Martial. Abundant notes by Farnaby and Gronovius (found only in this edition), life of Martial by Pierre Cretin. Index by Cornelius Schrevel. The best early edition in small format.
€400