Lot no. 266
CATULLE. Cajus Valerius Catullus, et in eum Isaaci Vossii observationes. [Leiden, Daniel van Gaesbeeck] ; London, Isaac Littlebury, 1684. In-4, blond calf, triple gilt fillet, ornate spine, inner lace, gilt edges (Binding late 18th century). First edition of the works of Catullus published and annotated by the learned Dutch philologist and bibliophile Isaac Voss (1618-1689). This issue, addressed to a London bookseller, was intended for the English market: the work was printed in Leiden by Daniel van Gaesbeeck. Elegant Parisian binding in the style of Derome. Slight loss at the upper spine, minor rubbing, foxing. ESTC: R34796.
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