Caesar Julius 100 44 Bc (5 results)

Poor condition. Fifth edition (as stated upon title page). i-viii, 9-410, [8] pages. Hardcover: H 22.25cm x L 14cm. Contemporary full calf leather binding but with spine leather perished leaving quires exposed lengthwise; front and rear boards very tenuously attached with some surface peeling to leather and worn edges. Toning and foxing throughout. Text block binding remains firm. Sold as is and needs to be re-backed if not re-cased. Preface (pages iii-v) and brief intro (pages vii-viii) in English; majority of interior text in Latin with opening arguments (i.e. commentaries) and footnotes in English and some scattered Greek. With four b/w foldouts as called for by OCLC - map "Gallia Vetus" between pages viii-9, bridge construction plate between pages 68-69, map "Italiae Antiquae" between pages 192-193, map "Cinspectus Locorum Belli Africani" between pages 328-329 - and an unpaged Index at rear. "A. Hirtii Commentariorum de Bello Alexandrino Liber" (pages 295-326); "A. Hirtii Commentariorum de Bello Africano Liber Unus" (pages 327-365); and "A. Hirtii Commentariorum de Bello Hispaniensi Liber" (pages 367-390). {Antiquarian Shelf #2}.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine original engraving with name printed underneath. Mounted and ready to frame. An excellent opportunity to purchase this splendid portrait of this famous personage.

First Edition. Poor copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Physical description; 510 p., [4] fold leaves of plates : ill ; 20 cm. Notes; Head pieces; initials. Title vignette; title page in red and black. Subjects; Military art and science ; Early works to 1800. Rome History Republic, (265-30 B.C.). Rome History Civil War, (49-45 B.C.). Rome History Civil War, (43-31 B.C.). Gaul History Gallic Wars, (58-51 B.C.). Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Poor copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Physical description; 510 p., [4] fold leaves of plates : ill ; 20 cm. Notes; Head pieces; initials. Title vignette; title page in red and black. Subjects; Military art and science ; Early works to 1800. Rome History Republic, (265-30 B.C.). Rome History Civil War, (49-45 B.C.). Rome History Civil War, (43-31 B.C.). Gaul History Gallic Wars, (58-51 B.C.). Genre; Illustrated. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Small octavo (6 3/8 x 4 in). bound in modern full sheepskin; preliminary leaves with some minor losses, but overall still a nice copy with 18th century marginal notes. "The Giunti were able to make a name for themselves (and carve out a share of the market) by focusing on serious literary works, both classical and vernacular. By imitating the Aldine format (classical texts in octavo, edited to a high standard of textual correctness), the Giunti managed to bring about a small revolution in Florentine printing, effectively dragging it into the age of humanism." (William A. Pettas's "An International Renaissance Publishing Family: The Giunti," published in The Library Quarterly, Vol. 44, No. 4, October 1974, pages 334-349.). In 1506, Aldus pursued a lawsuit over the use of his papally privileged and painstakingly crafted Greek and italic types. Don't mess with the master.…