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In hoc volumine haec continentur (Collection of writings on Roman emperors), 1519

 Item
Identifier: PA3947 .A47 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

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

Repository Details

Part of the Queens College (New York, N.Y.) Special Collections and Archives Repository

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