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Muretus, M(arcus) Antonius . Orationum volumina duo. Quorum primum ante aliquot annos in lucem prodiit; secundum vero recens est editum. (…) Adiunximus etiam Caroli Sigonii Oratoris disertissimi Orationes VII. 2 vols. in 1.

With woodcut title vignette. 8 unn. leaves, 907 pp. 12mo. Contemp. vellum with ms. spine title. – Rothomagi (Rouen), Thomas Dare, 1607.

Collection of writings and speeches by French humanist Marc Antoine Muret (1526–1585), published in various editions. The first volume contains earlier speeches and academic subjects, the second volume later texts and additional orations by Italian humanist Carlo Sigonio (1524–1584). With ms. ownership entry „De Stavayer de Mollondin“ on title page, refering to the Swiss noble familiy d'Estavayer-Molodin. – Holes from missing bands on front and back board. Front inner hinge cracked. Additional hist. ownership entries on title page crossed out. Page C iiij with defect and small text loss. – Best.-Nr. 27497