
Title: Historia d'Herodiano: dello imperio dopo Marco tradotto in lingua toscana & con diligentia stampata, 1522
Author: Herodian
Publisher: Firenze, Per li heredi di Philippo di Giunta
Condition: Very Good
A scarce early 16th century first Giunta edition of Herodian's History of Rome, being the first vernacular edition as well. The work is a series of eight books covering the period from the death of Marcus Aurelius in 180 AD to the beginning of Gordian III's reign in 238
Worldcat records 17 existing copies of this edition in libraries.
One vellum bound volume in 12mo, (3)+109+(3) leaves
This volume is in very good shape, with minor wear and old staining to the binding. There is minor staining and soiling throughout, with restorations to the first leaf, and a very small tear to the upper right of the last leaf.