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GIOVIO, Paolo (1483-1552 ). Illustrium virorum vitae . Florence: Laurentius Torrentius, 1551. With final blank P6. [ Bound with :] GIOVIO, P. De vita Leonis decimi Pont. Max. libri quatuor . Florence: Laurentius Torrentinus, 1551. A clean copy , consisting of two works often found together, printed by the Flemish printer Torrentinus who replaced Fillipo Giunta. 1st work: Adams G-664; Brunet III, 684; Graesse III, 490. 2nd work: Adams G-690; Brunet III, 583; Graesse III, 490. 2 works in one volume, folio (339 x 222mm). Printer’s device on titles, large historiated woodcut initials (small ink stain on title of 1st work, light waterstain in lower margin of a few leaves in the 2nd). Contemporary blind-stamped pigskin (very rubbed and a little soiled, lacking ties). Provenance: Count of Einsiedel at Reibersdorf (stamp on first title).