ID 697851
Lot 72 | BINDING - SENOFONTE (430-354 a.C.) - Opera, quae quidem extant omnia. Lyon: Sebastiano Grifo, 1551.
Estimate value
€ 350 – 450
A fascinating copy in a fine binding with a gilt griffin on covers.
2 volumes, 16mo (119 x 70mm). Printer's device on title, woodcut initials, some leaves unopened in vol.2 (tiny wormhole to the first leaves, some light stainings, without the final two blanks). A precious contemporary calf binding decorated in gilt on covers, spine and fine blindstamped edges, panelled spines, reused ancient manuscript (some staining and small chips). Provenance: Joannis Xaveri Carenzj (ownership inscription on title and bookplate). (2)
| Auction house category: | Books, manuscripts and engravings |
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| Auction house category: | Books, manuscripts and engravings |
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