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an old book sitting on top of a white table next to a white wallan old book with a picture of a man on it
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
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Baroque Muretus, Marcus Antonius Anthology: *Orationum*. Two volumes, the first of which was published some time ago, whilst the second has recently been published. 2 parts in 1 volume. - With the continuation: Oratoris ac poeta clarissimi, Epistolae, Hymni sacri, et Poemata omnia. Latest edition. Ibid. 1600. - Bound together, as is often the case, with: Carlo Sigonio, Oratoris disertissimi orationes septem. Ibid. 1601. Cologne, Hierat, 1600, 1601. 4 leaves, 271, 4 leaves, 181 pages, 1 leaf, 93, 300 pages. Contemporary vellum. A rare early edition of Latin prose, featuring the continuation by the French humanist Muret, who is regarded as one of the finest stylists of Latin prose in the Renaissance. - VD17 23:296011F - His pupil Montaigne described him as the finest orator of his age. His success earned him many enemies, who had him imprisoned in 1553 on charges of heresy and sodomy; however, powerful friends secured his release. He was only able to escape the same charges in Toulouse by fleeing. - Our copy is compiled in the same way as the copy held by the Lower Saxony State Library (PPN VD17 23:296011F). - Slightly browned or slightly foxed, with numerous marginal annotations in old hand in places. A rare early edition of Latin prose featuring the continuation by the French humanist Muret, who is considered one of the finest stylists of Latin prose in the Renaissance. Bound in vellum. – Slightly browned or slightly stained, with numerous marginal notes in old handwriting in some places. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A buyer’s premium of 24.95% applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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