Leopoldus Austria (6 results)
More imagesPublished by Ratholt 1489
- Hardcover
Seller: Frederik Muller Rare Books BV, Bergen op Zoom, , NetherlandsFrederik Muller Rare Books BV
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Augsburg, Ratdolt 1489 Hain-Copinger10042; Houseau 4702; Zinner 364; Stilwell 71 In small cuarto, 109 lvs as follows A;B;C;D;E;F;G;H;I;K;L;M;N in 8; O in six missing last blank A1: Letter title A2: Full page woodcut: Armillary sphere A2: verso: dedication by the printer Rathold A3: incipit Text i…n 6 chapters, richly illustrated with old colored woodcuts O5: Colophon, Compilatio Leopoldi Ducatis Filii.Januarii 1489 currente 35 half page woodcut of constellations; 54 half page illustrations of zodiac images. Two astronomical diagrams, printed in red and black (B1 recto and B8 verso) and colored initials throughout. Cut and rebound in old vellum. First and last leaf completed with contemporary paper, not affecting the text. Tiny marginal wormholes of first 8 leaves with old restoration, again not affecting the text. First printing of mediaeval astronomical, astrological and metrological text, richly illustrated and coloured. Here and there with contemporary, manuscript notes. The source of most of the text and images is Hyginus, librarian of Emperor Augustus. An other source is Ptolemy's Almagest with 48 constellations.The printing of this book by Ratdolt is no surprise as he worked as a woodcutter for Regiomontanus, the man who established the first scientific printing press.
Published by Augsburg, Erhard Ratdolt, 9 January 1489
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Mayfair Rare Books & Manuscripts Ltd, London, , United KingdomMayfair Rare Books & Manuscripts Ltd
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 4to (200x138 mm), recent gilt-stamped calf to style, original coloured edges, a clean and well preserved copy (leaves signed d3, e6 and e7 shaved at top, just touching a few letters, slight stain on k7 with loss of a few letters). Gothic type, 109 ff. (of 110, lacking final blank), 40 lines, full-page… woodcut illustration of an armillary sphere on a2, 35 large illustrations depicting the gods and constellations, 1/3-page illustrations of the 12 signs of the zodiac (plus a smaller series occurring three times), 54 half-page astronomical diagrams, of which 2 are printed in red and black. First edition the only incunable - of this medieval treatise on astrology and meteorology, based on the writings of Albumasar. The section entitled De mutatiore aeris describes the weather signs used by the peasants of the 13th century and gives general descriptions of winds, thunder etc. Ratdolt specialised in printing works on astronomy, and collaborated with the distinguished mathematician Johann Angelis. Hain 10042; BMC II, 382, Goff L185; Zinner 364. Stillwell L161 (under Leupoldus); Klebs 601.1.
More imagesPublished by Antwerpen: Jacobum Meursium (Jacob Meursius) 1661
- First Edition
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
Contact seller4-star sellerCondition: Good. 12mo. 8.5 x 15cm. Contemporary calf; missing label with title on spine.162 etchings. Landwehr, Emblem and Fable Books printed in the Low Countries, 1542-1813, no. 421;OCLC Number: 247958016. . Anvers, Jacob Meursius, 1661.1 vol. in-12, veau brun, dos à nerfs orné de caissons dorés, tranches jaspées de rouge. Rel…iure du temps, manque la pièce de titre.Frontispice hors-texte gravé à l'eau-forte, grande planche d'armoiries de Léopold Guillaume archiduc d'Autriche entouré d'emblèmes en médaillon, 162 vignettes gravées en taille-douce dans le texte, (12) ff. (y compris le frontispice et la planche armoriée), 262 pp., (6) ff. d'index, (1) f. blanc. Annotations au crayon.Edition originale de ce curieux livre d'emblèmes morales et politiques dédiées à l'archiduc d'Autriche par le Jésuite flamand J. Kreihing.Edition illustrée de 162 emblèmes finement gravés.Sommervogel IV, 1233; Praz, 389.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpie…ce has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1489. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 109, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 109 109.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends… an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1730. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages:- 350, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 350 350.
More imagesLiber introductorius in astronomiam Albumazar Abalachi [u.a.] - BSB Clm 25004 1480 [Leather Bound]
Ab?-Ma??ar ?a?far Ibn-Mu?ammad, M????all?h Ibn-A?ar?, ??bit Ibn-Qurra, Leopoldus, de Austria
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization ?Rare Biblio? with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, w…hile Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1480. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages:- 396, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 396 396.
