Opera omnia. Praeter hactenus vulgatam Dion. Lambini editionem, acc. D. Gothofredi notae.
Small folio. 4 parts in one vol. 958 cols., (3) pp. 635 cols., (2) pp. 714 cols. (80) pp. With figural woodcut border and numerous woodcut initials and vignettes. Contemporary pigskin on five raised bands, richly stamped in blind with four different roll-tools and the arms of the Dukes of Württemberg, Princes of Montbeliard and monogram "AOB".
€ 2,500.00
Rare work from the press of Laemarius. The place of publication is not stated, but frequently said to be Lyon, although Laymarie never worked there (cf. Baudrier I, 240).
The elaborately decorated binding is dated "1600", during the rule of Frederick I of Württemberg (1593-1608). The armorial stamp used on the cover agrees with the one described by Haebler (II, 93, 1), which is found on the bindings of the private library of the Duke of Württemberg. However, "the Württemberg arms appear to have been used much more widely by local bookbinders to decorate their bindings" (cf. Haebler II, 90).
Lacks ties; stamped covers are well preserved. The title-page shows two 17th century ownerships. Interior a little browned or stained, but generally a very appealing copy.
Graesse II, 157. Schweiger I, 106. Moss I, 294. BM-STC French 109. Not in Adams. OCLC 71433874.
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