Cornelii Nepotis Vitæ excellentium imperatorum, . observationibus ac notis variorum illustrata accurante Rob. Keucheni S.F.
Cornelius Nepos (99-24 BC)
Category
Books
Date
1658
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3126734
Summary
Bibliographic description
[24],393,[15]p. . 8vo.. Not indigenous. Provenance: Inscription on flyleaf: 'Daring [?] given by J. Yates his affectionate Uncle 1802'. Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on flyleaf in Norris's hand: Baddesley Clinton 13/3 40 [Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire (seat of Ferrers family)]. Binding: Seventeenth-century full red morocco over boards; gilt fillets to form a border and central panel; gilt fleur-de-lys cornerpieces; gilt armorial (?) centrepiece stamp with date 1660; spine elaborately gilt; gilt spine title 'Cornelius Nepos'; sewn on five raised bands.
Makers and roles
Cornelius Nepos (99-24 BC)