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ERASMUS - Apophthegmatum ex optimis utriusque linguae scriptoribus (…) libri VIII (…). Basel, Froben Press (H. Froben & N. Episcopius), 1558, 8vo, skilfully rebound in calf over wood with remains of old blindstamped calf pasted on, covers with blindstamped title, bevelled edges, [16]-750-[98] pp. (somewhat stained, tear in Gg4, 2 single wormholes in margin of 1st quire). Good copy.
Voluminous ed. of Erasmus' popular book of classical quotations, 1st publ. Basel March 1531. With the 2 dedications to William Duke of Cleves (Allen 2431 & 2711). Woodcut mark on title and at the end. In italics. Mod. bookpl. Philippe van Heurck . Ref. Index Aurel. 163.620. VD-16 E-2046. B.B. II:450 E-351. Vanderhaeghen I:13. Erasmus Online 391. Bezzel 218. Cat. Rotterdam 23. De Reuck 71.