ZELLER (Jules). — The Roman Emperors: Historical Characters - Lot 298

ZELLER (Jules). — The Roman Emperors: Historical Characters and Portraits. Paris: Librairie académique Didier et Cie, 1869. In-8, red half-shagreen with corner pieces, ribbed spine, title and author’s name in gold lettering, panels adorned with gold fleurons, red-and-black marbled paper covers, gilt headband; covers not preserved. IV-544 pp. Third revised edition of this work by historian Jules Zeller (1819–1900), professor of history at the École normale supérieure and the École polytechnique. The edition is well cataloged in 1869 by Didier and comprises 544 pages. First published in 1862, *The Roman Emperors* presents a series of historical characterizations and portraits of the rulers of the Roman Empire, from Augustus to the last emperors, blending historical narrative, political analysis, and moral assessment of their reigns. The work underwent several reprints in the 19th century, attesting to its success as a work of historical synthesis. A fine copy, attractively bound in half-shagreen with corner pieces. A few scattered foxing spots, more pronounced on the first few pages; minor signs of wear and rubbing on the covers. A handwritten ex-libris reading “A. Grandjean” at the top of the title page. Sturdy and decorative binding.