NONNIUS, Ludovicus

NONNIUS, Ludovicus
Commentarius in nomismata C. Julii Caesaris, Augusti and Tiberii... Huberto Goltzio scalptore
In-f° (34 x 22 cm), [8] + 75 + 99 + 39 + [12] pp (index). Engraved title page (allegorical representation of the Roman Empire, after a drawing by P.P. Rubens) 137 coin engravings by Goltzius, gen. 1-45, 1-81 and 1-11. Also contains biography of C. Iulius Ceasar, August Caesar and Tiberius Caesar. Little marg. wormholes in the back, some pale spots. In old calfskin band, planed, centrally gilded ornament on both plateaus, double gilded line frame. Back with 6 veins. Restoration of lower capital, red cuts, new bracts, some holes in leather of back cover
Hubert Goltzius (1526-1583), humanist. Thanks to the patronage of the Bridgetarian Marcus Laurinus, he was able to travel all over Europe and dedicate himself entirely to collecting and studying coins. Named in Karel van Manders Schilder-Boeck. Ludovicus Nonnius of Nuñez (1553-1645) was a doctor and humanist, of Portuguese descent (a convert), but born in Antwerp. Ref. Goltzius and Bruges (1983), n° 76
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Hieronymus Verdussen
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