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2 parts in 1 vol. in 4, [48], 1344 pp, engraved frontispiece, 6 folded engraved plates, 23 engraved plates and 28 text engravings by M. POOL after A. HOUBRAKEN. Depicting coins, games in the arenas, scenes from bathhouses, religious ceremonies, the eruption of Vesuvius, and the destruction of Jerusalem, Extensive indexes at the back. Full vellum binding, richly gilt-tooled, MIDDELBURG Prize Binding, coat of arms on both covers, in the 4 corners and in each compartment of the spine, binding soiled, morocco title piece on the back, a good copy

This exceptional edition of Suetonius surpasses all its predecessors, richly adorned with numerous exquisite illustrations that not only bring Suetonius's history vividly to life but also provide valuable insight into Roman antiquities. Small ownership note in ink on the first flyleaf: 'Ex libris A. Voisin 1820' Ref. Storm van Leeuwen IIB, Dutch decorated bookbinding, p. 559, rubbing F. Dibdin p.442: ""(...) This fine edition of Suetonius, which exceeds any of the former, is adorned with a vast number of beautiful cuts, which not only illustrate Suetonius's history, but likewise give a great light to the Roman antiquities (...)

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SUETONIUS, Tranqullius Caius