Lot 61 · Fine Books and Manuscripts

(PUBLIUS) [Metamorphoses] Quindecim metamorphoseos libri diligentius recogniti cum familiaribus commentariis et indice alphabetico ab ascensio summa cura collecto [edited with commentary by J. Badius Ascensius], [Lyon, Nicolas Wolf, and Jacques Hugutean, 1501]; and another volume containing 2 incomplete works by Ovid, both printed in Venice, dated 4 January 1516, one published by J. Tacuinus Tridino, January 1518 (2)

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Estimate: £600–£800 hammer ≈ $740–$986
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, London, Knightsbridge · 29 March 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-487592
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Ovidius Naso, OVIDIUS NASO (PUBLIUS) [Metamorphoses] Quindecim metamorphoseos libri diligentius recogniti cum familiaribus commentariis et indice alphabetico ab ascensio summa cura collecto [edited with commentary by J. Badius Ascensius], [Lyon, Nicolas Wolf, and Jacques Hugutean, 1501]; and another volume containing 2 incomplete works by Ovid, both printed in Venice, dated 4 January 1516, one published by J. Tacuinus Tridino, January 1518 (2). Bonhams, 29 Mar 2023, lot 61. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-487592.

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Ovidius Naso, OVIDIUS NASO (PUBLIUS) [Metamorphoses] Quindecim metamorphoseos libri diligentius recogniti cum familiaribus commentariis et indice alphabetico ab ascensio summa cura collecto [edited with commentary by J. Badius Ascensius], [Lyon, Nicolas Wolf, and Jacques Hugutean, 1501]; and another volume containing 2 incomplete works by Ovid, both printed in Venice, dated 4 January 1516, one published by J. Tacuinus Tridino, January 1518 (2). Bonhams, 29 Mar 2023, lot 61. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-487592.

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