Justus Lipsius - Saturnalium sermonum libri duo, qui de gladiatoribus - 1598

“Iusti Lipsii Saturnalium sermonum libri duo, qui de gladiatoribus” 1598. Rare work by Justus Lipsius on the ancient Roman gladiator combats as well as on Roman customs. With 8 detailed copper engravings and in total 12 representations of various fights. The pages are in very good condition. They are overall very cleanly preserved and only partly slightly browned. At the beginning there are very light water stains in the upper area as well as slight wear along the lower edge. Partly with some offsetting. The first two leaves have marginal restorations. The title page and the printer’s mark are missing. With library stamp on the first leaf. Collation: 134 (of 136) pages, 2 (of 3) leaves Measurements: 26.5 x 17 cm

Estimate:£338.88

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