Hardcover (Full Leather)
1549 · Florence
by Giovio Paolo
Florence: Laurentii Torrentini, 1549. First Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Very Good Condition. Old, dry and worn leather, hinges cracked and inner joint repaired with tape, rear board detached, minor soiling and foxing, esp. to title, generally a nice, clean, wide margined copy. Pagination jumps from 176 to 179; complete. [8], 176, 179-440, [2] pp. Adams G-663
Giovio (1483-1552) was a physician, war chronicler and author of an interesting book on Roman fish. This, his book on illustrious men was reprinted a number of times in the 16th century. Size: Folio. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 046366. (Inventory #: 046366)
Giovio (1483-1552) was a physician, war chronicler and author of an interesting book on Roman fish. This, his book on illustrious men was reprinted a number of times in the 16th century. Size: Folio. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 046366. (Inventory #: 046366)