1726 Valerius Maximus antique factorum dictorumque memorabilium VELLUM BINDING

img{max-width:100%} Valerius Maximus. Libri novem factorum dictorumque memorabilium. Ed. J. Perizonius, A. Schultingius and A. Torrenius. Leyden, S. Luchtmans, 1726(46),914,(183)p. engr. frontisp., contemp. blindst. panelled vellum w. central gilt ornament (two crossed plumes) and gilt corner fleurons on both sides, 4to. - Lacks the ties. =  binding Original schoolprize blindstamped vellum binding with central gilt ornament (two crossed plumes) and gilt corner fleurons on both sides on both covers With the prize awarded by the Latin school of Zutphen to "Gualtherus Everardus Jonas Tjeenk Willink" bound in at front.Engraved frontispiece.Manuscript title on the spine.Size 8 by 9.5"Very good condition , minor foxing, lacks tiesText in Latin---------------------------------Valerius Maximus (was a 1st-century Latin writer and author of a collection of historical anecdotes: Factorum ac dictorum memorabilium libri IX ("Nine books of memorable deeds and sayings", also known as De factis dict