The lives of the twelve Caesars
Author:
Seutonius
Translator:
Holland, Philemon
Contributor:
Hadas, Moses
Illustrator:
Fiume, Salvatore
Publisher:
Limited Editions Club
Designer:
Mardersteig, Giovanni
Designer:
Officina Bodoni
Printer:
Stamperia Valdónega
By Seutonius; the translation by Philemon Holland; revised for the present edition, with an introduction, by Moses Hadas; illustrated with paintings by Salvatore Fiume
Xvii, [1],482, [3] p ; 27 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John
Production date: AD 1963
Colophon: "This edition ... has been planned at the Officina Bodoni and printed in Verona at the Stamperia Valdonega by Giovanni Mardersteig who signs here [signature]. The illustrations have been painted in Brianza by Salvatore Fiume, who here signs [signature]. The edition consists of fifteen hundred copies made for members of The Limited Editions Club the being copy number [in ms] J.D." Quarter bound in burgundy linen with hand-blocked paper sides over boards. In slip-case.
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Accession number: PB 212-2003
Primary reference Number: 95616
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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