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684 - VIRGIL. The Works of Virgil, expounded with learning and cla…
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VIRGIL. The Works of Virgil, expounded with learning and clarity: the *Bucolics* and *Georgics* with learning by Servius, Donatus and Mancinello; and a recent addition by Probus; with Beroald’s annotations. As for the *Aeneid*, it is by the same authors, with the exception of Mancinello and Probus, and by Augustinus Dathus at the beginning; there are also certain short works by Domitius Calderinus. All the works, both the major works and the short works, are explained in an accessible manner by Jodocus Badio Ascensio… Paris, Jean Barbier for François Regnault, 1515. 2 volumes in 1 large folio volume (26 x 20 cm) comprising 512 folios, each with errors: (8)-206[=200] folios; (8)-290 [=289], (7) ff., vellum, title label on the spine (modern binding). The works of Virgil edited by Josse BADE with commentaries by SERVIUS, DONAT, Antonio MANCINELLI, PROBUS, Agostino DATI, Domizio CALDERINI and Filippo BEROALDO. Renouard’s collation counts 518 folios. Handwritten bookplate on the title page. Small wormholes marginally affecting the text, one tear affecting the text which has been restored, stains, soiling and small water stains in places, title page of vol. 1 coloured, illustrations at the end of both volumes (Renouard, Parisian Printers and Booksellers of the 16th Century, III, p. 175, no. 241)
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 2 of 4 – Nos. 550 to 1084
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Auction time 08/20/2026 at 11:00 AM
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