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Octavius by Minucius Felix, White Vellum Book, 1709, Latin
Octavius by Minucius Felix, White Vellum Book, 1709, Latin
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M Minucii Felicis Octavius… Copyright 1709. Latin language. Julius Firmicus Maternus VC de Errore Profanarum Religionum {The Error of Profane Religions}. Published in armoral vellum binding by Cornelium Boutestein. There is a small engraving on the title page and there is one additional full page engraving. The has mostly heavy tanning throughout, but there are areas with light toning on the pages. The book is tightly bound with white vellum on the covers and is gilt stamped with the image of a female warrior coat of arms and other decoration on the cover. There is nice gilt decoration and gilt lines on the backstrip along with painted script. The foredge is dyed red. There is an index in the back. The pages have nice texture. Size: 8.25", 496 pages + index.
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