Suetonius, Aurelius Victor / XII CAESARES 1516

Description: The First Dolphin And Anchor EditionXII CAESARESBy Suetonius(1516)First Aldine edition of the landmark work of Roman history, THE TWELVE CAESARS, one of the most important and generative sources for our knowledge of the early emperors.Very good plus. This edition is immediately recognizable as an Aldine from its signature dolphin-and-anchor printer's device, included on both the table of contents leaf and the colophon. The Aldine Press was established in 1494 in the hub of early print, Venice by a figure who would become iconic in print history, Aldus Manutius. His promotion of handheld editions of Greek and Latin classics "enabled reading to become a personal pursuit for the first time" (Clemons and Fletcher, 9), and his innovative italic typeface is an integral part of modern word processing. Manutius's status as one of the giants of printing history have caused his works to exert "an unflagging hold on collectors" (NEW YORK TIMES); his immediately recognizable publisher's device has long stood as a sign of the quality of his productions. This edition was released by the Aldine Press just a year after Aldus's death, and dedicated to friend and patron Jean Grolier. It contains Suetonius's masterwork THE TWELVE CAESARS, detailing the lives of Julius Caesar the subsequent 11 Emperors of the Roman Empire (ending with Domitian). Suetonius was ideally placed to assess the leadership qualities of the early Roman Emperors as the onetime personal secretary of the Emperor Hadrian, and his stories "provided inspiration for artists over centuries: Claudius cowering behind a curtain after the murder of Caligula; Nero 'fiddling while Rome burned'"; Domitian spearing flies; and more (Beard, 38). This edition includes three further Latin works on the subject of Roman history by Aurelius Victor, Eutropius, and Paulus Diaconus. A well-preserved copy in a beautiful early speckled calf binding.Read More: Renouard, Annales de l'imprimerie des Aldes, 1516.8; G.Scott Clemons and H. George Fletcher, ALDUS MANUTIUS; Beard, Twelve Caesars. (Venice): In Aedibus Aldi [Aldine Press], (1516). Octavo, 6'' x 3.25''. Early full speckled calf, raised bands, elaborately stamped spine, red goatskin spine label. Printed with: Aurelius Victor, à Caesare Augusto usque ad Theodosium excerpta; Eutropius, De gestis Romanorum; Paulus Diaconus, Libri VIII ad Eutropii historiam additi. Lacking one internal blank. Light cracking to joints, still firm; some chipping to spine ends, a bit of rubbing to boards. Some soil to preliminary leaves. Gilt bright. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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