Philo Byzantius De Septem Orbis Spectaculis. / Leonis Allatii Opera nunc primum Graecè & Latinè prodit, cum notis.

Philo of Byzantium (Filon de Bizancio)

Published by Excudebat Mascardus, 1640

About this Item

In-8º. (4)f + 112pp. Woodcut device on title page, initial letter and tailpieces. Roman and Greek characters. Some foxing throughout. Bound in contemporary three quarter calf; with red and black labels gilt lettered on spine. EDITIO PRINCEPS of Philo's description of the seven wonders of the ancient world, translated and printed from a manuscript in the Vatican library Rare, first edition on which subsequent ones were based. The author of Philo wrote in the days of Ptolemy surnamed Physkos (circa 146 bc) and was principally concerned with mechanics. Only the work Peri ton hepta theamaton is attributed to him, which is most probably a pseudonymous title whose authorship should be attributed to orators of the age of decline. Ex-Libris: Il Cave. Franco Seratti in first blanc and Pedro Narsciso Arata in frontispiece. Hoffmann III, 66. Brunet IV, 616. Last copy in auction 24 Jun 1992 Christie's London, King Street. Seller Inventory # 24022426

Bibliographic Details

Title: Philo Byzantius De Septem Orbis Spectaculis....

Publisher: Excudebat Mascardus

Publication Date: 1640

Binding: Encuadernación de tapa dura

Condition: Muy bien

Edition: 1ª Edición