Bidspirit auction | 1552 INSCRIPTIONS PLACED UNDER THE

1552 INSCRIPTIONS PLACED UNDER THE TRUE IMAGES OF THE FAMOUS MEN ANTIQUE BOOK - Jovius, Paulus. Le iscrittioni poste sotto le vere imagini de gli huomini famosi. (The Inscriptions placed under the True Images of the Famous Men: which can be seen in Como in the Giovio Museum. ) Interesting collection of Latin inscriptions from tombstones and sculptures collected by the Giovio brothers and presented in the Giovio Museum in Como, Italy. Firenze, Lorenzo Torrentino, 1552. Translated from Latin into Vulgar by Hippolito Orio Ferrarese. Size 5 3/4 by 8 1/2” (210 x 135 mm); [12], 245, [3] pp. Text in Italian 18th century calf binding. Very good condition, minor foxing. Frontispiece within a figured frame with a view of Florence Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.