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Epitome plutarchi

Author Written by Plutarch Greek
Publisher Published by Laurentius Rossi de Valentia Italian
February 17, 1501
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Object Information
  • Title: Epitome plutarchi
  • Author: Written by Plutarch (Greek, ca. CE 45–ca. 125)
  • Publisher: Published by Laurentius Rossi de Valentia , Ferrara
  • Published in: Ferrara
  • Date: February 17, 1501
  • Medium: Printed book with woodcut illustration, woodcut initials, and printer's mark.
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1926
  • Object Number: 26.66
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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