1680 EPIGRAMMATUM by Valerii Martialis VELLUM BINDING antique

img{max-width:100%} M. Valerii Martialis Epigrammatum Libros XVParis , Antonium Cellier; 1680Original embossed vellum boards and gilt spineSize 10 1/4" x 8Front hinge cracked, spine and boards with some soiling, otherwise very good condition, pages clean, binding tight.Hand colored frontispieceText in Latin============================Martial, Epigrams Martial was a 1st-century Roman poet from Spain most-known for his Epigrams. This important  piece of Roman literature expresses details of life in Rome focusing in on the brutal daily life during the Roman Empire. Martial describes living conditions of Rome, corrupt physicians and senators, cruel treatment of slaves, and secrets of emperors. Because of the style of Martial's writing, he is often considered the first insult comic, as he used humor to disguise his disdain for the life with which he was so familiar.-----------------------------------------------     Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are no