Paulus Orosius. PAULI OROSII HISTORIOGRAPHI CLARISSIMI OPUS PRESTANTISSIMUM. Paris: J. Barbier, 13 November 1510. Limp vellum, yapp binding, ink manuscript title on spine. 4to; a8 b8 (lacks last 2 leaves of index) a-q8/4 r8 s6; ff. CX. Roman type; text in Latin. With woodcut device on title page, woodcut initials, printed marginalia. Adams O309.

7 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

Paulus Orosius (ca. 380-ca. 420) was a Roman author, historian, and theologian known for his travels, his book History Against the Pagans, and his contributions to history as a discipline.

Expected wear to vellum with typical discoloration; bookplates on front endpapers, light toning and foxing, occasional marginalia and wormholes, sturdy binding. A clean and nearly complete copy.