An Aldine owned by Tsar Nicholas II AND probably Renouard

An Aldine owned by Tsar Nicholas II AND probably Renouard Stephen Butler Rare Books & Manuscripts

A sumptuous copy of Aldus’ 1515 edition of Lucretius bound by Courteval and once in the Library of Tsar Nicholas II with his bookplate. Appearing in our forthcoming catalogue, keep a look out for this beautiful volume that was probably also owned by bibliophile Auguste Renouard.

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