Lazare

1541 · 253975 — Basel: Johann Froben 1541. Second edition first printed 1537. 299 305-323 8 pp. a-r4 s6 t-z A-E4 F6 G-M4. Prnter's device on title-page and verso of final leaf; profusely illustrated with woodcuts many full-page. 1 vols. Small 4to. Modern half calf and marbled boards red morocco spine label. Institutional bookplate and earlier library stamp on title-page and p. 100. Second edition first printed 1537. 299 305-323 8 pp. a-r4 s6 t-z A-E4 F6 G-M4. Prnter's device on title-page and verso of final leaf; profusely illustrated with woodcuts many full-page. 1 vols. Small 4to. Lazare de Baïf 1496-1547 was a French humanist classical scholar translator of Sophocles' Electra and ambassador to Venice who flourished in the enlightened reign of François I to whom his delightfully illustrated book on captivities and the naval science of the ancients is dedicated; the book is edited by Charles Estienne. His close connection to the classical humanists in François I's circle has led some to speculate that the fine woocuts herein came from the worshop of Geoffroy Tory. In addition two other works are included: one also by Baïf on costumes and urns; and one by Antonio Telesion "De coloribus" Adams B36 Johann Froben unknown