Martial [Martialis]

Epigrammata

      Aldus Manutius Y FIRST EDITION 1501 Small 8vo. 192 leaves; very discreet spots to title, faint marginal waterstains towards final leaves; neat contemporary marginal notes in Latin. Early vellum with morocco label. A neat and pleasing copy of this extremely scarce Aldine pocket classic, one of the first 4 editions which Aldus published in this format. Ref: Adams M689; Renouard 30:7; Dibdin 2, 229. According to Brunet (vol 3 p 1489) this is an 'edition rare'. Very Good