Valerius Maximus - Valerii Maximi Exemplorum Memorabilium - 1628
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Valerius Maximus, Valerii Maximi Dictorum Factorumque Memorabilium Libri IX, a Latin edition published in Paris in 1678 by Apud Ioan. Libert, bound in contemporary parchment and consisting of 9 books with about 506 pages, in(tex)t is a complete Latin edition with a copperfrontispiece.
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Complete Latin edition of Dicta et Facta Memorabilia by Valerius Maximus, one of the most important moral-historical authors of Roman antiquity. The work collects exemplary deeds and sayings from Roman and foreign history and was for centuries a central part of humanistic education.
Printed in Paris in the year 1678 by Ioan. Libert, this edition includes all nine books (Libri IX) and is furnished with a large allegorical copper-engraved frontispiece.
Bibliographic information
Author: Valerius Maximus
Title: Valerius Maximus: Nine Books of Memorable Sayings and Deeds.
Location: Paris
Printer/Publisher: Ioan. Libert
Year: MDCLXXVIII (1678)
Language: Latin.
Extent: 9 books, complete
Illustration: 1 copper-engraving frontispiece
Binding
Contemporary parchment/vellum binding. Spine without a title; the title is handwritten on the front board ('Historia'). Typical signs of wear and aging.
state
In keeping with its age. Clear signs of wear on the binding, stains and discolorations. Paper showing aging, with occasional edge damage and creases. Text complete, no missing pages detected. Overall, in its genuine, uncleaned original condition.
Complete Latin edition of Dicta et Facta Memorabilia by Valerius Maximus, one of the most important moral-historical authors of Roman antiquity. The work collects exemplary deeds and sayings from Roman and foreign history and was for centuries a central part of humanistic education.
Printed in Paris in the year 1678 by Ioan. Libert, this edition includes all nine books (Libri IX) and is furnished with a large allegorical copper-engraved frontispiece.
Bibliographic information
Author: Valerius Maximus
Title: Valerius Maximus: Nine Books of Memorable Sayings and Deeds.
Location: Paris
Printer/Publisher: Ioan. Libert
Year: MDCLXXVIII (1678)
Language: Latin.
Extent: 9 books, complete
Illustration: 1 copper-engraving frontispiece
Binding
Contemporary parchment/vellum binding. Spine without a title; the title is handwritten on the front board ('Historia'). Typical signs of wear and aging.
state
In keeping with its age. Clear signs of wear on the binding, stains and discolorations. Paper showing aging, with occasional edge damage and creases. Text complete, no missing pages detected. Overall, in its genuine, uncleaned original condition.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature
Book Title
Valerii Maximi Exemplorum Memorabilium
Author/ Illustrator
Valerius Maximus
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1628
Height
11 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
7 cm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Parisiis Apud Ioan Libert
Binding/ Material
Vellum
Number of pages
506
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