$677
Giovio, Paolo (1483-1552) Elogia Virorum Literis Illustrium. Basel: Petrus Perna, 1577. Folio, first edition to contain woodcut portraits by Tobias Stimmer (1539-1584), whose paintings include those that adorn the Strasbourg astronomical clock, title page printed within an elaborate architectural woodcut compartment by Stimmer; some marginal water and other stains, one opening with light smudging and staining (mud? ink?) over both leaves (t1 verso & t2 recto), otherwise generally good, in modern half red morocco, 12 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. ):(6, a-s6, t8. Estimate $400-600 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-07-23