C. Iulii Caesaris - Rerum gestarum commentarii XIV - 1575

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C. Iulii Caesaris’ *Rerum gestarum commentarii XIV* is a Latin illustrated edition published in 1575, with 30 woodcuts and a tooled calfskin binding.

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“C. Iulii Caesaris rerum gestarum commentarii XIV.” 1575.

A very rare and beautiful edition with 30 woodcuts, 2 of which are double-page. Also featuring numerous initials, ornamental rules, and printer’s devices on the title page and at the end.

The pages are in very good and clean condition overall, with slight browning in places. The final pages have small wormholes in the upper area, outside the text.

Bound in an embossed calfskin binding with a spine label and gilt edges. With minor signs of restoration at the joints.

Collation: 12 leaves, 265 pages, 1 blank leaf, 12 leaves, 35 pages, 207 pages

Dimensions: 34.5 x 24 cm

“C. Iulii Caesaris rerum gestarum commentarii XIV.” 1575.

A very rare and beautiful edition with 30 woodcuts, 2 of which are double-page. Also featuring numerous initials, ornamental rules, and printer’s devices on the title page and at the end.

The pages are in very good and clean condition overall, with slight browning in places. The final pages have small wormholes in the upper area, outside the text.

Bound in an embossed calfskin binding with a spine label and gilt edges. With minor signs of restoration at the joints.

Collation: 12 leaves, 265 pages, 1 blank leaf, 12 leaves, 35 pages, 207 pages

Dimensions: 34.5 x 24 cm

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Cartography, History, Illustrated, Military
Book title
Rerum gestarum commentarii XIV
Author/ Illustrator
C. Iulii Caesaris
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1575
Height
34.5 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
24 cm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
500
GermanyVerified
167
Objects sold
100%
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