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Illustrated by: Unidentified artist, Italian, 16th century
Author: Julius Caesar (Roman, 102–44 B.C.)
Printer: Aldus Manutius, the Younger (Italian, 1547–1597)
Author: Julius Caesar (Roman, 102–44 B.C.)
Printer: Aldus Manutius, the Younger (Italian, 1547–1597)
1588
Place of Publication: Venice, Italy
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 20 woodcuts
Dimensions
Overall: 15.7 x 11.5 x 4.5 cm (6 3/16 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.1936
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Venice: Aldus Manutius, 1588
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet I, 1454
Description(Venice: Aldus Manutius, 1588) Octavo; 400 leaves; modern gilt-stamped half blue morocco, marbled paper boards.
Illustrations and diagrams of fortifications, bridges, etc.; maps of Gaul and Spain.
Illustrations and diagrams of fortifications, bridges, etc.; maps of Gaul and Spain.
ProvenanceEarly ownership inscription(s) on title page; William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936; inscribed "$17 Auction Oct/02"), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.