Orthographiae ratio ab. Aldo. Manutio Paulli. F. Collecta. [with] De Veterum Notarum Explanatione

Aldo Manuzio

Venice: [Paolo Manuzio], 1566

Small octavo. Second edition, substantially enlarged. 800; 167, [41] pages. Later 17th century paneled calf, rebacked, 4 raised bands, red leather spine label. Gilt flourish and title to spine. Boards rejointed and rehinged, wear to edges. Signature to title page and colophon, marginal foxing and toning. Seperate title page for De Veterum Notarum Explanatione. A treatise on Latin spelling and punctuation originally published in 1561, when the author was 14. Renouard, page 201(12); Ahmanson-Murphy 759; Adams M453; BMSTCI 412; HRHRC 458.