Prouerbiorum libellus POLYDORE, Vergil [Near Fine] [Hardcover]

1506 Proverbiorum Libellus ADAGIA Polydore Vergil Erasmus Adages post Incunable When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes. Erasmus Adagia is an annotated collection of proverbs by Erasmus of Rotterdam. This collection of proverbs is considered the most monumental [collection of proverbs] ever assembled (Speroni). Many of the proverbs formed what would become popular or commonplace adages used in western cultures. However, prior to Erasmus s Adagia was Vergil Polydore s Proverbiorum Libellus which was later renamed Adagiorum liber . Erasmus claimed his Adagia predated Polydore s, but publication history contradicts this claim. This 1506 printing of Vergil Polydore s Proverbiorum Libellus was published in Venice and based on the 1503 first edition. See below for details. Item number: #26595 Price: $1950 POLYDORE, Vergil Prouerbiorum libellus Venetiis: Per J.D. Cereto de Tridino, alias Tacuinum, 1506. 1st edition Details: Collation: o Unpaginated; [40 leaves of 64] o Signatures have been altered to look as though they are sequential starting with a ; however, the first leaf is d and the first line of text begins in the middle of a sentence. The title of Adagia has also been written on an added blank, even though at the time this work was not referred to as Adagia . References: Speroni, Wit and Wisdom; USTC 862655 Language: Latin Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~8in X 6in (20.5cm x 15cm) Exceedingly rare Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 26595 Photos available upon request.