[Lives of distinguished men]
Full Title:
Illustrium virorum vitae
Description:
Paolo Giovio was an Italian physician, historian, biographer and prelate, known for his works of contemporary history, lives of famous men, and chronicles of the Italian wars. The "Illustrium" is a collection of biographies of famous men.
Conservation Needs:
Bound in vellum on boards, spine cracked, metal hinges bent; may need re-sewing at hinges, some pages torn; needs repair. Requires a custom box for long term preservation.
