Lot 34
Pontanus (Johannes Jovianus) Amorum libri II, 1518.
Hammer Price: £220
Description
Pontanus (Johannes Jovianus) Amorum libri II, edited by Pietro Summante, collation: a-x8 y4 (s8 and x4 blank), italic and some Roman type, initial spaces with guide-letters, lacking final f (blank apart from woodcut Aldine device), water-stained, 19th century calf, gilt, covers with Aldine anchor devices, head of spine repaired, foot of spine worn, rubbed, 8vo (160 x 96mm.), [Venice], [House of Aldus & Andrea Torresani], [February, 1518].
⁂ Only Aldine edition.
Literature: Adams P1864; Ahmanson-Murphy 165; Renouard, Alde, 85:10; EDIT 16 CNCE 37595.
Description
Pontanus (Johannes Jovianus) Amorum libri II, edited by Pietro Summante, collation: a-x8 y4 (s8 and x4 blank), italic and some Roman type, initial spaces with guide-letters, lacking final f (blank apart from woodcut Aldine device), water-stained, 19th century calf, gilt, covers with Aldine anchor devices, head of spine repaired, foot of spine worn, rubbed, 8vo (160 x 96mm.), [Venice], [House of Aldus & Andrea Torresani], [February, 1518].
⁂ Only Aldine edition.
Literature: Adams P1864; Ahmanson-Murphy 165; Renouard, Alde, 85:10; EDIT 16 CNCE 37595.
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