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Herodiani Historiae, binding for

Place of OriginItaly, Venice
Date1524
Dimensions4 1/2 × 6 3/8 in. (11.4 × 16.2 cm)
Mediumblue morocco binding, leather
ClassificationBooks
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number
1920.46
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Description8 vol.
Label TextThe binding is decorated with the pringting device of Aldus Manutius: the dolphin and anchor, which symbolized the great Venetian printer's motto "Make haste slowly".
Aldine Press (Andrea Asolono), Venice
1522
Aldine Press (Andrea Asolano), Italian, active 1515-1533
1518
Aldine Press (Andrea Asolano), Italian, active 1515-1533
1518

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