Information
Rome, Zenobi, 1730. In 4°, (32cc), 368pp, (348pp), XIV chalcographic pages folded, 2cc of Errata. Woodcut initials and friezes. Coeval full vellum binding, handwritten title on the spine, sprinkled edges.
Specialist Notes
First edition, uncommon. Luchini, an astronomer and gnomonist from Pesaro, describes the construction of sundials and analyzes the calculation of astronomical hours. The conspicuous tabular part present as usual in all treatises on the gnomonic subject includes the schemes of logarithms. Riccardi, I-55: "Voluminous and valuable work". Sotheran, b. 11068. Houzeau & Lancaster 11610: "Cet ouvrage renderme, entre autres, des table etendues pour la construction des cadrans solaires, une notice sur le calendar et des problems d'astronomie spherique".
Contact
Condition report
To request a Condition Report, please contact libriestampe@finarte.it
The department will provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that what Finarte declares with respect to the state of conservation of the objects corresponds only to a qualified opinion and that we are not professional conservators or restorers.
We urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. We always suggest prospective buyers to inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition during the exhibition days as indicated in the catalog.
Suggested lots
Caricamento lotti suggeriti...
More Lots
327
Mazzocchi, Alessio Simmaco
Ad amplissimum virum Bernardum Tanuccium regis nostri a secretis epistola qua ad XXX virorum..., 1739
Estimate € 100 - 200
Starting bid € 100
329
Medicina - Epilessia - Tissot
Treatise on epilepsy, 1774
Estimate € 100 - 200
Starting bid € 100
330
