Tacitus - C. Cornelius Tacitus ex I. Lipsii accuratissima editione - 1634
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Tacitus, C. Cornelius Tacitus ex I. Lipsii accuratissima editione, 1634, first edition thus, Latin, hardback, 786 pages, 12.5 × 8 cm, published in Lugduni Batavorum by Ex Officina Elzeviriana; contains the complete works of Tacitus according to Lipsius and is in good condition.
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TACITUS, Cornelius. [Tacito] [Publius Cornelius Tacitus]
C. Cornelius Tacitus ex I. Lipsii accuratissima editione
Lugduni Batavorum: Ex Officina Elzeviriana, 1634.
First edition Thus.
Contains all the works of Tacitus according to the definitive edition of Iustus Lipsius.
Nice copy. Contemporary hardback boards. Gilt embossed designs to the spine and leather title label. The binding is quite rubbed, with edgewear to the spine edges with some loss of surface. The Design and spine are very faded.
Engraved title showing a female allegorical figure holding a mirror before a river god with cornucopia. Additional plate, by C. C. Duysent, shows a shield with portraits of Augustus, Livia, and Tiberius.
End papers have pencil and ink marking and signatures. The corner of the front end paper has been clipped to remove a signature. Rest of the book is in very good, clean condition. Text in Latin.
A nice example of Elsevier typography.
[20], 786, [30] pp., with the final blank. 12.5cm x 8cm. 12mo (signatures *¹⁰ A–Ll¹²). Willems 415.
Publius Cornelius Tacitus, known as Tacitus (c.AD 56 – c.120), was a Roman historian and politician. Tacitus is widely regarded as one of the greatest Roman historians by modern scholars.
This is the complete works of Rome's greatest historian in a book you could carry in a coat pocket.
1629 the Elzevirs of Leiden launched their famous series of small-format Latin classics: Accurate texts, engraved titles, narrow margins and a distinctive typeface cut by Christoffel van Dijck.
The text is that of Justus Lipsius, the great Flemish scholar whose edition of Tacitus (first published by Plantin in 1574) set the standard for classical scholarship.
The imprint "Lugduni Batavorum" means "Leiden of the Batavians." In his Histories, Tacitus tells the story of the Batavian revolt against Rome, led by Julius Civilis. The Dutch saw the Batavians as their ancestors and the revolt as an early version of their own revolt against Spain.
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TACITUS, Cornelius. [Tacito] [Publius Cornelius Tacitus]
C. Cornelius Tacitus ex I. Lipsii accuratissima editione
Lugduni Batavorum: Ex Officina Elzeviriana, 1634.
First edition Thus.
Contains all the works of Tacitus according to the definitive edition of Iustus Lipsius.
Nice copy. Contemporary hardback boards. Gilt embossed designs to the spine and leather title label. The binding is quite rubbed, with edgewear to the spine edges with some loss of surface. The Design and spine are very faded.
Engraved title showing a female allegorical figure holding a mirror before a river god with cornucopia. Additional plate, by C. C. Duysent, shows a shield with portraits of Augustus, Livia, and Tiberius.
End papers have pencil and ink marking and signatures. The corner of the front end paper has been clipped to remove a signature. Rest of the book is in very good, clean condition. Text in Latin.
A nice example of Elsevier typography.
[20], 786, [30] pp., with the final blank. 12.5cm x 8cm. 12mo (signatures *¹⁰ A–Ll¹²). Willems 415.
Publius Cornelius Tacitus, known as Tacitus (c.AD 56 – c.120), was a Roman historian and politician. Tacitus is widely regarded as one of the greatest Roman historians by modern scholars.
This is the complete works of Rome's greatest historian in a book you could carry in a coat pocket.
1629 the Elzevirs of Leiden launched their famous series of small-format Latin classics: Accurate texts, engraved titles, narrow margins and a distinctive typeface cut by Christoffel van Dijck.
The text is that of Justus Lipsius, the great Flemish scholar whose edition of Tacitus (first published by Plantin in 1574) set the standard for classical scholarship.
The imprint "Lugduni Batavorum" means "Leiden of the Batavians." In his Histories, Tacitus tells the story of the Batavian revolt against Rome, led by Julius Civilis. The Dutch saw the Batavians as their ancestors and the revolt as an early version of their own revolt against Spain.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
History
Book title
C. Cornelius Tacitus ex I. Lipsii accuratissima editione
Author/ Illustrator
Tacitus
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1634
Height
12.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
8 cm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Lugduni Batavorum: Ex Officina Elzeviriana
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
786
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