15th Mar, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Books, Maps & Ephemera

 
Lot 159
 

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Stoeffler, Johannes Elucidatio Fabricae ususque Astrolabii. Lutetiae: Guillaume Cavellat, 1553....

Stoeffler, Johannes
Elucidatio Fabricae ususque Astrolabii. Lutetiae: Guillaume Cavellat, 1553. 8vo, full calf, sometime rebacked, blind panelling to lower board enclosing crowned CR monogram with small skull all crossed out; leaves: [8], 48, 57-172 (lacking 49-56 and final un-numbered leaf); 1 folding letterpress table (of 3), numerous illus to text, letterpress tables.
A highly significant text in early astronomy, Stoeffler's book studied the manufacture and use of the astrolabe through a series of worked examples. His style of presentation was influential, with many of the following 16th century books on mathematical instruments using a similar style. This monogram and skull suggests the binding was executed in memorial of Charles I, as similar bindings can be seen in the UL's special collection (e.g. CCE.8.20).

Sold for £110
Estimated at £60 - £80


 

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Auction: Books, Maps & Ephemera, 15th Mar, 2019

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