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Polybiou Megalopolitou Historio n biblia e =: Polybii Historiarum libri quinq[ue]
1530, Per Iohannem Secerium
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First five words on title page tranlisterated from Greek.
Woodcut initials and headpieces. Titles preceded by vine-ornament.
Dedicatory epistle dated: decimo quarto kalendas Octobris, Anno M.D. XXIX.
Text in Greek and Latin; each part separately foliated.
Signatures: Aþ́ B-Sœ́ Tþ́; A-Zœ́ 2Aþ́ (T ́verso (1st group)--and (2A ́verso blank)
The fragment of the 6th book, published in 1529, is not included in this, the earliest Greek edition of the first five books of Polybius' Historiae.
Colophon to Greek text (leaf 106), repeats imprint, in Latin.
Adams P1801
Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department) copy bound in black morocco with an elaborate gilt interlace and strapwork design for Jean Grolier, whose motto is present at the bottom of the central panel on the upper cover. All text block edges are stained black. The binding shows extensive early repair work, including rebacking. An early ex libris inscription is present on the front pastedown that reads, "Ex libris D. Josephi Marig[?] di Ancona ... "
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