FR EN
1 / 3
an open book with a picture of a man and a woman sitting on a benchan open book with a picture of a man and a woman sitting on a benchan image of a row of old books on a white surface
Premium Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

794 - Livius, after Titus
See original version (German)

Estimate €1,200 - €1,600
Sale commission
Description
Livius, after Titus Les Décades de Tite-Livre, with the Supplements. 14 vols. With an engraved title page. Paris, 1669. 12°. Leather with gilt edges and gilt-stamped title and gilded edges, with red-edged pages (heavily rubbed and bumped, with some small losses to the leather in places). An extremely rare edition; we have been unable to locate it either on the open market or in any institution worldwide. – Second edition with the new title page. - Not listed in VD17. - Translated into French by P. Du Ryer of the French Academy. - The comprehensive historical work ‘Ab Urbe Condita’ by the Roman historian Titus Livius, covering the history of Rome and published in over 100 volumes. The historian, who lived during the reign of Emperor Augustus, published several volumes of the work before his death. - Margins slightly browned, with some foxing. Overall in good condition. 14 vols. With an engraved title page. Leather binding with gilt-decorated spine, gilt-stamped spine title, gilt turn-ins, and red edges (heavily rubbed and bumped, with some small losses to the leather). - An extremely rare edition; we have found no record of it in the trade or in any institution worldwide. - Second edition with the new title page. - Not listed in VD17. - Translated into French by P. Du Ryer of the French Academy. - The extensive historical work *Ab Urbe Condita* (History of Rome) by the Roman historian Titus Livius, comprising over 100 books. The historian, who lived during the reign of Emperor Augustus, published several books of the work during his lifetime. - Margins slightly browned, some foxing. Overall in good condition. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is charged 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 24.95% buyer’s premium 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.
See original version (German)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
Auction location
Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like