Bidspirit auction | 1560 COMEDIES OF TERENCE COMMENTARY

1560 COMEDIES OF TERENCE COMMENTARY BY PIERRE DAVANTES ANTESIGNANUS ANTIQUE 16C - Antesignanus Terentius Lugduni; 1560 Excellent original commented edition of the Comedies of Terence, produced by Pierre Davantes, known as Antesignanus, a 16th century French humanist and musician Six comedies of Terence, the famous Roman playwright, which influenced Moliere and others authors It is divided into three parts, corresponding to the three types of comments that Davantes made on Terence: grammatical, historical and critical Size 5 1/2 by 8 1/4” 22 lvs, 850 pp Binding is late, from 19th century Some foxing, occasional dampstains Text in Latin. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. 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.