In hoc volumine haec continentur (Collection of writings on Roman emperors), 1519
3.1 Scope and Contents Note
Printed in Venice by Andreas Torresanus de Asula (1451-1529) in the Aldus Manutius workshop (just 4 years after Aldus’ death). Aldus Manutius the Elder married in 1505, and thereafter the name of his father-in-law, Andrea Torresani di Asola, appeared regularly with his in imprints. Also listed under the title Historiae Augustae.
Dates
- 1519
Creator
- Dio Cocceianus, Cassius (Author, Person)
Access
While the collection is open for research, staff may occasionally restrict access to specific items on the basis of their current physical condition.
Extent
From the Collection: 9 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
Latin
6.2 Existence and Location of Copies
One of probably 18 copies in the U.S.
7.1 Notes
The vellum binding is old and retains leather straps, but it is coming off the book. The back has the following writing: IMPERATORUM VITAE EX DIONE.HEROD.LAM PRIDIO, ET ALIS. 33 Z Nisi factus written on the first blank page. The lines added in red here and there appear to be reading aids. Spartiani stamped on the underside of the book. Printer’s device on t.p. and last page.
Container Summary
[8], 422, [2] l. 16 cm.
Creator
- Dio Cocceianus, Cassius (Author, Person)
- Merula, Giorgio (Translator, Person)
- Andreas Torreasanus de Asula (Publisher, Person)
- Aristides, Aelius (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository
Queens College Library, CUNY
Benjamin Rosenthal Library RO317
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing 11367 USA us
QC.Archives@qc.cuny.edu
