Bonhams 1793 : CATULLUS, TIBULLUS and PROPERTIUS [Opera], Aldus, 1502; bound with another work

[Opera], first edition, first issue with "Propetius" on title, inscription of Xanchius Voconius on title, decoration of title panel, and some lines of verse at the end probably his, title with small hole causing loss of a couple of words on verso [Adams C1137; Ahmanson-Murphy 52]; LUCANUS (MARCUS ANNAEUS) Civilis Belli, inscription at end seems to give location "Ponteanus in lii di armo [chest]" [Adams L1557; Ahmanson-Murphy 56], 2 works in one vol., purchase inscription by Graham Pollard, Sothebys 22/x/57, the property of Lord Hinchinbrooke, lot 414, cost 'EO' (his code, and presumably that of Birrell & Garnet, may have been 'REVOLUTIAN', as William Hofer), contemporary brown morocco, floral roll in blind forming central panel enclosing, in gilt, title of both books (upper cover) and sun tool (lower cover), some wear, joints cracking, 8vo, Venice, Aldus, 1502

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