Bod-Inc: P-484

Propertius, Sextus Aurelius

Elegiae.

 

Analysis of Content

A1r [Title-page.] ‘Propertii poetae praeclarissimum elegiarum opus nuperrime sedula opera castigatum . . .’

A1v ‘Epistolaris Praefatiuncula' [addressed to] the reader. Incipit: ‘Quam plurimos poetas elegiaco carmine multum verae gloriae tam apud priscos quam posteros . . .’

A2r Propertius, Sextus Aurelius: Elegiae. ‘Propertii poetae elegiographi clarissimi liber primus ad Tullum.’ See P‑479.

Imprint

Imprint: Paris: Michael Tholoze, for Denis Roce, 6 Dec. 1499. 4°.

Remarks: On M8v is the device of Roce; not in the copy described by Polain.

Collation

Collation: A–M⁸.

Illustrations: Title on A1r printed in red ink; woodcut initials.

References

ISTC: ip01018700

Hain: HC 13405;

Proctor: Pr 8403;

Others: Oates 3167; Polain 3257; Rhodes 1473; Sheppard 6521.

LCN: 14087153

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