1715 (2 works in 1) 1. Rerum Romanarum by Lucius Florus and 2. Liber Memorialis by Lucius Ampelius. London, Tonson. Hobhouse provenance.

A handsome printing, by the venerable firm of Jacob Tonson, of two ancient works from Rome, both histories of Rome, and both by a Lucius (although two different authors); a printing likely intended for use in the school environment, as this copies 1755 school inscription (on the flyleaf) is evidence too.

The first work, here titled Rerum Romanarum, in English is known as Epitome of Roman History and is generally accredited to a Lucius Annaeus Florus (as it is here). It covers the Roman history, from its founding until the closing of the Gates of Janus by Augustus in 25 B.C..

The second, shorter work, is Liber Memorialis attributed to Lucius Ampelius. It is known as an "extremely concise summary of universal history from the earliest times to the reign of Trajan."

Provenance -

A 1755 Ex Libris inscription, signed "Henrici Hobhouse", likely refers to Henry Hobhouse II, of Hadspen House, a lawyer and head of the Bristol Bar. He established the Hobhouse family seat after purchasing Hadspen in 1785.

Physical Attributes -

Measures approx. 14.5 x 8.5 x 1.5 cm, in 12. Cambridge style binding, with frames to the boards in blind and corner florets. Spine with four raised bands. Frontis illustration. Pages - vi, 141, colophon, ad leaf

Condition -

See pictures. A nice little book. A little general wear to binding; small chip to top of spine, light edge wear, etc.. Turn-ins have ghosted FEP. 1755 Ex Libris inscription on FEP. Toning, light foxing, thumbing to first gathering (A) including title page. Rest of text block is quite white. Occasional spot, thumb, etc.. Ad at rear a little toned, as well as rear endpaper.