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Hi,
I just discovered your magazine in September at the Brimfield antique
market as I hadn’t seen it out where I live on the West Coast. It’s been a joy
to read. I have a question for your Appraisers Corner. I’m the trustee for an
aunt of mine who has dementia. She has a book that seems to be a very tactical and strategic matters. The book
old book of military equipment or ideas called “Vegetius de re militari.” It is is formatted into four sections: #1 involves
all woodcut type pictures with basically no text. It seems to be bound in calfskin the selection and training of recruits for the
or something similar. All of the pages are clean except the first one which Roman army; #2 involves military practices
seems to have been scribbled on with an ink pen a long time ago. I’ve put some vis a vis the infantry; #3 details land fighting
photos together of the first page, two middle pages and the final page which principles and #4 details the machines which
appears to have some Latin text. The inside of the cover also had pasted on it are used in defending or besieging cities. Many of these principles became
some information from a catalog when I believe it was purchased, and a outdated with the advent of gunpowder and cannons.
handwritten note in pencil. I’ve also photographed the outside. Here is a link There are 226 editions known to exist in the Latin version. With the
to the photos. advent of the printing press, editions were printed in Utrecht (1473),
I hope you’re able to tell me something about it. Cologne (1476), Paris (1478), Rome (1487), and Pisa (1488). There is a
Best regards, Cologne copy in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Adriana The definitive study of Vegetius is The De Re Militari of Vegetius: The
Reception Transmission and Legacy of a Roman Text in the Middle Ages, by
Dear Adriana, Christopher Allmand of Cambridge.
Thank you for submitting your book for review. The correct title of You have submitted very nice photos of portions of the book.
this work is De Re Militari, also known as Epitoma Rei Militaris, authored However, it is hard to determine the date without examining it in person.
by Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus. It is a treatise on Roman warfare and The cover appears to me to be old, worn leather. In my opinion, this is an
the military practices and principles which led to Rome’s supreme military early copy. The text, or what I saw of the text was in Latin. Could you
power. It was originally written in the 5th Century. The year 450 A.D. is have the 227th copy in Latin known to exist? I am hesitant to place
the latest date the book could have been written. a value, but I definitely think you have a treasure that warrants further
Most experts put the date at circa 385 A.D. It is investigation. I would contact a book appraiser or a book dealer in your
the only ancient manual of Roman military area who specializes in antiquities for further guidance and information.
operations to have survived intact. Thank you for allowing me to see this interesting piece of
This treatise was considered to be the most historical militaria.
important work on warfare from the 5th – Walker Haigh
Century until the 19th Century! Richard the
Lionhearted carried it with him in his battles, as Editor’s note: A folio from De Re Militari described as “folio (289 x 215mm.), 195 full-
did his father, Henry II of England. It was also page woodcut illustrations, early manuscript notes in Italian on final blank, later pencil
widely referred to during the time of notes in German on most pages, modern vellum gilt, top edge gilt, occasional light stain -
Charlemagne and was considered a ing” with German woodcuts circa 1512 sold for over $12,000 at Sotheby’s in 2018.
necessity of life by his commanders.
Even Napoleon read Vegetius! Walker Haigh is an Honors Graduate and Certified Appraiser from
The range of topics in this work the Asheford Institute of Antiques, who holds degrees in both History
and Library Sciences from the University of North Carolina. She has
includes the selection and training of been in the antiques business for over 25 years, and is co-owner of
recruits, training, logistics and supply, Parker & Haigh Estate Sales and Liquidations.
leadership qualities and command, and
The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles and Asheford Institute of Antiques have
Would You Like To Be An Antique teamed up to provide our readers with professional appraisers to help you learn
more about and value your finds. Do you have questions about something you
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Asheford Institute of Antiques
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APPRAISERS CORNER A Commitment to Excellence Since 1966
Certified Appraisal Training
Hi,
I just discovered your magazine in September at the Brimfield antique
market as I hadn’t seen it out where I live on the West Coast. It’s been a joy
to read. I have a question for your Appraisers Corner. I’m the trustee for an
aunt of mine who has dementia. She has a book that seems to be a very tactical and strategic matters. The book
old book of military equipment or ideas called “Vegetius de re militari.” It is is formatted into four sections: #1 involves
all woodcut type pictures with basically no text. It seems to be bound in calfskin the selection and training of recruits for the
or something similar. All of the pages are clean except the first one which Roman army; #2 involves military practices
seems to have been scribbled on with an ink pen a long time ago. I’ve put some vis a vis the infantry; #3 details land fighting
photos together of the first page, two middle pages and the final page which principles and #4 details the machines which
appears to have some Latin text. The inside of the cover also had pasted on it are used in defending or besieging cities. Many of these principles became
some information from a catalog when I believe it was purchased, and a outdated with the advent of gunpowder and cannons.
handwritten note in pencil. I’ve also photographed the outside. Here is a link There are 226 editions known to exist in the Latin version. With the
to the photos. advent of the printing press, editions were printed in Utrecht (1473),
I hope you’re able to tell me something about it. Cologne (1476), Paris (1478), Rome (1487), and Pisa (1488). There is a
Best regards, Cologne copy in the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Adriana The definitive study of Vegetius is The De Re Militari of Vegetius: The
Reception Transmission and Legacy of a Roman Text in the Middle Ages, by
Dear Adriana, Christopher Allmand of Cambridge.
Thank you for submitting your book for review. The correct title of You have submitted very nice photos of portions of the book.
this work is De Re Militari, also known as Epitoma Rei Militaris, authored However, it is hard to determine the date without examining it in person.
by Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus. It is a treatise on Roman warfare and The cover appears to me to be old, worn leather. In my opinion, this is an
the military practices and principles which led to Rome’s supreme military early copy. The text, or what I saw of the text was in Latin. Could you
power. It was originally written in the 5th Century. The year 450 A.D. is have the 227th copy in Latin known to exist? I am hesitant to place
the latest date the book could have been written. a value, but I definitely think you have a treasure that warrants further
Most experts put the date at circa 385 A.D. It is investigation. I would contact a book appraiser or a book dealer in your
the only ancient manual of Roman military area who specializes in antiquities for further guidance and information.
operations to have survived intact. Thank you for allowing me to see this interesting piece of
This treatise was considered to be the most historical militaria.
important work on warfare from the 5th – Walker Haigh
Century until the 19th Century! Richard the
Lionhearted carried it with him in his battles, as Editor’s note: A folio from De Re Militari described as “folio (289 x 215mm.), 195 full-
did his father, Henry II of England. It was also page woodcut illustrations, early manuscript notes in Italian on final blank, later pencil
widely referred to during the time of notes in German on most pages, modern vellum gilt, top edge gilt, occasional light stain -
Charlemagne and was considered a ing” with German woodcuts circa 1512 sold for over $12,000 at Sotheby’s in 2018.
necessity of life by his commanders.
Even Napoleon read Vegetius! Walker Haigh is an Honors Graduate and Certified Appraiser from
The range of topics in this work the Asheford Institute of Antiques, who holds degrees in both History
and Library Sciences from the University of North Carolina. She has
includes the selection and training of been in the antiques business for over 25 years, and is co-owner of
recruits, training, logistics and supply, Parker & Haigh Estate Sales and Liquidations.
leadership qualities and command, and
The Journal of Antiques & Collectibles and Asheford Institute of Antiques have
Would You Like To Be An Antique teamed up to provide our readers with professional appraisers to help you learn
more about and value your finds. Do you have questions about something you
A
Appraiser or Dealer? have acquired? We welcome your questions and photos. Send your information
P to editorial@journalofantiques.com or mail to Journal of Antiques &
Since 1966, The Asheford Institute of Collectibles, PO Box 950, Sturbridge, MA 01566 attn: Appraisers Corner.
Antiques has been providing a Profit and www.asheford.com or contact the Admissions Office toll free at 877-444-4508.
P To learn more about becoming a “certified” antiques appraiser, visit
R Pleasure Home Study course that offers
tremendous financial and personal rewards.
A
CERTIFIED APPRAISAL PROGRAM
I
You can: For a FREE booklet mail coupon to:
S
• Become A Certified Asheford Institute of Antiques
A Appraiser.
981 Harbor Blvd. • Ste. 3, Dept. 275JAC100
• Start your own
L Destin, FL 32541-2525
business from your home. Or call: 1-877-444-4508
• Choose the hours
C you wish to work.
• Become an Antique
O Interior Designer. Name_____________________________
• Learn to Sell & Address___________________________
U
Appraise online City_______________________________
R
• Complete a serious
course with a Diploma. State________________ Zip__________
S
www.asheford.com
E
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