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114. "Metamorphoses", by Ovidius Publius Naso, Latin, Lugdunum (Lyon), 1535
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 500
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 1.000
Session
Thu, 25 November 2021 19:00
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Metamorphoses is one of the masterpieces of the Latin poet Publius Ovidius Naso. It is a long epic poem in hexameters, here 250 legends (taken from Homer, Hesiod, Titus Livius, Vergilius) about the known transformations in the world, from the creation of the universe to the apotheosis of Caesar. Format in 8º, with 18 unnumbered pages and 423 numbered pages. The volume was printed in Lugdunum (Lyon), in the famous Iacobus Giunti publishing house, in Latin, with few decorative typographical elements: floral initials. Parchment binding, glued to cardboard, title and author on the spine.
Dimensions
width 11.5 cm, height 16.5 cm, custom 16,5 Ã 11,5 cm
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Metamorphoses is one of the masterpieces of the Latin poet Publius Ovidius Naso. It is a long epic poem in hexameters, here 250 legends (taken from Homer, Hesiod, Titus Livius, Vergilius) about the known transformations in the world, from the creation of the universe to the apotheosis of Caesar. Format in 8º, with 18 unnumbered pages and 423 numbered pages. The volume was printed in Lugdunum (Lyon), in the famous Iacobus Giunti publishing house, in Latin, with few decorative typographical elements: floral initials. Parchment binding, glued to cardboard, title and author on the spine.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
width 11.5 cm, height 16.5 cm, custom 16,5 Ã 11,5 cm
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