T. Livii Patavini Historici decadis liber primus / [Livy].

Ab urbe condita

Treviso : Johannes Rubeus, Vercellensis, 1485.

256 unnumbered leaves (3 blank, including first and last) ; (folio)

BM 15th cent v. VI, p. 897

Polain 2499

Goff L-244

BM Inc vi.897

Poynter 354

St L216

Text includes introductory letter by Giovanni Andrea, Bishop of Aleria, to Pope Paul II, and the Epitoma of Forus; edited by Lucas Porrus

Printed several times previously from 1469 on

Signatures: a 10 b⁶ c 10 d-n⁸ aa-ii⁸ kk-ll⁶ A-G⁸ H 10, a 1, n 8, and H 10 blank; a 2-5 missigned a [1]-4, c 2-5 missigned c [1]-4

Copy 1. Supplier/ Donor: Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge, 5-10 December 1898. Binding: 16th century blind-stamped pigskin over wooden boards with remnants of metal clasps. Book label of William Morris Kelmscott House.