Historiarum Libri. (Historiarum Alexandri Magni Macedonis Libri Qui Supersunt. (All the Books That Survive of the Histories of Alexander the Great of Macedon)).
Leyden: Elzevir, 1656. Full morocco, 5 inches tall. A delightful little 18th century French crushed morocco binding with gilt bands, floral gilt tooling to the panels and contrasting green label.. Triple gilt fillets and corner tools frame the boards. With map of Alexander's expedition, engraved title and portrait. This is a lovely little copy of the only known work of Curtius the first century Roman historian. In the original Latin.
Book ID: 5226
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£500.00