BOOK, The historical anectdotes of Valerius Maximus, 1525.

Valerius Maximus:

Dictorum ac Factorum memorabilium Li[bri] novem.

Paris, Jean Petit, 1525. 8vo. 15,5 x 10 cm. [4] + 245 + [35] leaves. Petit’s device on title.

Contemporary yapp vellum, ties mostly preserved, lightly worn and scuffed throughout, some occasional faint dampstaining, ownership inscriptions on title (one crossed out).

Valerius Maximus was a Latin writer and author of a collection of historical anecdotes, “Factorum ac dictorum memorabilium libri IX” (Nine books of memorable deeds and sayings). He was active during the reign of Tiberius (14-37 AD)

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