Here begynneth the famous cronycle of the warre which the Romayns had agaynst Iugurth vsurper of the kyngdome of Numidy / whiche cronycle is compyled in Latyn by the renowmed Romayn Salust ; and translated into Englysshe by Syr Alexander Barclay preest, at c[om]maundement of the right hye and mighty prince: Thomas duke of Northfolke.
Alternate Title(s):
Batayle of Iugurth
Published / Created:
Imprented at London : By Rycharde Pynson, printer vnto the kynges noble grace, [1523 or 1524?]
BEIN Osborn fpa38: 27 cm. Imperfect: title page wanting and supplied in facsimile; leaves A1 and A6 wanting and supplied in a mid-16th century hand. Autograph of John Peckham on front flyleaf, dated 1799. Additional manuscript notes, and possible manuscript shelfmark (canceled in ink), on front flyleaves. Bound in 17th-century calf, with front cover and flyleaves partially detached. From the collection of Toshiyuki Takamiya. Accompanied by: bookseller's description (1 leaf).
Subject Terms:
Jugurthine War, 111–105 B.C. -- Early works to 1800. | Brereton, Joseph, 1719–1787 -- Bookplate. | Dysart, William John Tollemache, 1859–1935 -- Provenance. | Peckham, John -- Autograph. | Takamiya, Toshiyuki -- Ownership.