Amorum Libri II, De Amore Conjugali III
Venice: Aldus (Aldi - Aldine Press), 1518.
First Edition. Hardcover (Vellum). Near Fine Condition. Item #044522
First Aldine edition of the second (and rarer) part of Pontanus's lyrics, covering his poems of love and conjugal love. Slight soiling to early vellum, bookplate to pastedown, old signature to title, old bibliographic note in pencil to endpaper, edges sprayed blue - a fine, crisp copy. 170 leaves, colophon and Aldine device at rear. Graesse P406, Bibliotheca Aldina: Pontani, Ahmanson-Murphy 165, Brunet IV 807.
Provenance: Boothe (armorial bookplate with genti aequus itrique motto), Georgis Tremulos (?) early signature on title. Size: Octavo (8vo). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Poetry; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 044522.
Price: $2,000.00