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CAESAR (Caius Julius)

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CAESAR (Caius Julius)

Commentarii ab. Aldo. Manutio Paulii. F. Aldi. N. emendati. and Scholiis illustrati. In-8, full vellum, title on spine, gilt edges (contemporary binding). Venetiis (Venice), Apud Aldum, 1575
The work dedicated to Giacomo Boncompagni, is decorated with a vignette representing the profile portrait of Aldus Pius Manutius on the title page. The reverse side shows the printer's mark of Aldus Manucius the Younger, an anchor under the imperial eagle, in an ornament with the privilege of Maximilian
II.

The text De Bello Gallico is preceded by 20 woodcut illustrations including 6 off-text, 12 in-text and 2 folding maps representing Spain and Gaul

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Condition of use.