Lot no. 19
[BINDING] QUINTILIANUS, Marcus Fabius (35-100 A.D.). Institutionum Oratoriarum Libri XII. Venice: Aldo Manuzio heirs; Andrea Torresano, 1521. A copy with a beautiful contemporary leather binding and wide margins of this second Aldine edition of Quintilian's works. 4to, (215 x 143mm). Aldine device to title page and colophon (occasional light, small waterstains to margins). Contemporary binding, probably Roman, with 'Quintilianus' stamped on the first board and the initials 'F.G.Eq'(itus)? on the second, decorated with gilt decorated wolf's heads within a gilt and blindstamped frame (unbound, some light wear). Provenance: antique ownership inscription to title page; 'Vincenzo Parodi et amicorum' antique ownership inscription to title page; Ex libris S. Baglioni (20th century stamp to title page). (1)
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20123 Milano - Italy
12/19/2024
Offered by Wannenes Art Auctions
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