1523 1st ALDINE ed Claudian Classical Roman Poetry ROME Mythology Gothic Wars

1523 1^st ALDINE ed Claudian Classical Roman Poetry ROME Mythology Gothic Wars

“He who always desires is always poor.”

– Claudian

Claudian was a 4^th-century B.C. author who wrote poetry and speeches specifically for Roman Emperor Honorius on mythology and early Roman wars. His most famous works include ‘De Bello Gothico’ and ‘In Rufinum’ – Claudian’s attack on Roman statesman Rufinus. These works, among others, are included in this 1523 edition of the works of Claudian. This particular edition is exceedingly rare and valuable – the first Aldine edition!

Item number: #22820

Price: $1599

CLAUDIANUS, Claudius

Cl. Claudiani Opera : quam diligentissime castigata, quorum indicem in sequenti pagina reperies

Venetiis: In aedibus Aldi et Andreae Asulani soceri, 1523. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • 176 leaves
  • Signatures: a-y⁸
• References: USTC 822854
• Language: Latin
• Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
• Size: ~5.75in X 3.75in (14.5cm x 9.5cm)
• very rare and desirable with auction records and price comparisons at $2,500

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