Le Vite de Filosofi Cavate da Laertio et Altri. Nelle Quali Vi Sono Sentenze et Detti Notabili. Adornate de Bellissime et Vaghe Figure di Gioseppe Salviati accommodate a' luoghi loro. Opera Non Men Curiosa che giovevole ad ogni persona di virtu. Nuovamente Ristampate & con somma diligenza ricorrette & ampliate. Con Privilegio.
1602Best.-Nr. 001405Vinegia Venice: Presso Giovachino Brugnolo 1602. Contemporary full vellum. Very Good. 70 numbered leaves 140 pp. Small 4to 7.75 by 6 inches 19.5 by 15 cm. With 78 woodcuts of philosophers writers and other figures whose biographies are here rendered as well as a few more allegorical subjects. Also in addition a few printer's devices and/or other woodcut ornaments. This is a translation of Laertius a third century Greek biographer of philosphers of the Ancient World. The charm of this copy most definitely resides in the illustrations. Vellum boards splayed and with film of soilage. Skiver spine label worn and rubbed. Blank leaves preliminary and at rear with chipping and very browned. Some marginal foxing. Generally the text is clean and crisp as are the illustrations and the binding remains tight overall. Presso Giovachino Brugnolo hardcover books
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