2079 - Liguoro, O.

Liguoro, O. A Brief History. On the Origin of the Inhabitants of the Roman Countryside, Its Kings, Consuls, Dictators, and on the Medals, Gems, and Engravings of Emperors, Empresses, Augustan Women, and Tyrants Up to Postumus. Including their rarity and value, and the proper method for distinguishing the genuine from the counterfeit. With an explanation of the abbreviations found on these medals. With the addition of a catalog of authors who have thus far written on the medals of Roman families and emperors. 6th ed., rev. Rome, Roisecco 1753. 2 leaves, 290 pp., 1 leaf of contemporary engraving with handwritten title. Borroni 4618. Cicognara 2908: “The excellent intention with which this book was written made it useful only temporarily. More extensive knowledge today, critical analysis, and the varying value of objects mean it is no longer of the same utility.” - Some pages slightly stained and browned; pp. 281–284 have some missing letters (sloppily bound). - From the collection of Heinz Peter Barandun.