Suetonius Tranquillus, Gaius

XII Caesares

      Aldi et Andreae [Aldus Manutius] Y First Aldine edition of Suetonius. [xxxi] 320. Lacks blank leaf at end of prelims. Italic letter. Aldine anchor and dolphin printer's device on title page and final page.Tear at inner margin in lower portion of first two leaves with no loss; title page inscriptions crossed out; very slight foxing. Binding later (C18?) vellum with label to spine. The book includes a section of Latin translations of the Greek phrases in Suetonius and a 30-page introduction. Dibdin comments "As they were formerly the common manual of almost everyone who wished to study the Roman history, Renouard informs us that it is extremely difficult to obtain a complete and perfect copy." Renouard 77.5