Bidspirit auction | GOLTZIUS, Hubert

GOLTZIUS, Hubert - Fastos magistratuum et triumphorum Romanorum ab urbe condita ad Augusti obitum ex antiquis tam numismatum quam marmorum monumentis restitutos Brugis Flandrorum (Hubertus Goltzius) 1571 In-folio (33,5 x 23,5 cm), [24] + 288 + [44] pp. With engraved allegorical title page (allegory of Rome, triumphant over the conquered nations), engraved printer's device on last page (cornucopia) and 226 (of 234) engravings on full page with representations of Roman coins. Lacking quire t (pp. 145-152). Beautiful initials. Engraved title page is loosening (no loss), slightly age-toned, some foxing. Bound in half leather, spine with 4 raised bands, title in ink on lower edge, pink paper on the boards First published in 1566, but this edition is less common. Ref. Adams G-830; niet in Machiels ; Dekesel, 16th century numismatic books G54