1589 - Beautifully Illustrated Collection of Pagan Wisdom on the Stars
The line between Astrology and Astronomy is a relatively new development as witnessed in this amazing collection of ancient writings. Here we have gathered together a collection of ancient writings on astrology/astronomy printed in both Greek and Latin - truly a Renaissance work. From Cicero to Proclus we have gathered in this volume a foundational fount of ancient wisdom on the stars. Further, this volume is copiously illustrated with 48 woodcuts, some of which are even censored, no lady parts to offend the eye! A truly handsome volume and necessary in the collection of anyone interested in the history of astronomy and astrology.
1589. Proclus, Cicero, etc., Astronomica veterum scripta Isagogica Graeca & Latina. [Heidelberg]: in Officina Sanctandreana (H. Commelin?). Stiff vellum over boards, slight rubbing and wormhole to lower spine but quite clean. Title on spine. Title with woodcut and paper repair. Expected browning but very clean. 48 woodcuts, some hand censored (e.g., 263). STC German 367, not in VD 16; Adams A-2076; Brunet I 533; Houzeau & Lancaster, Bibliographie générale de l'astronomie 782; Schweiger I, 353; Zinner 3356. A rare and fine edition.
The line between Astrology and Astronomy is a relatively new development as witnessed in this amazing collection of ancient writings. Here we have gathered together a collection of ancient writings on astrology/astronomy printed in both Greek and Latin - truly a Renaissance work. From Cicero to Proclus we have gathered in this volume a foundational fount of ancient wisdom on the stars. Further, this volume is copiously illustrated with 48 woodcuts, some of which are even censored, no lady parts to offend the eye! A truly handsome volume and necessary in the collection of anyone interested in the history of astronomy and astrology.
1589. Proclus, Cicero, etc., Astronomica veterum scripta Isagogica Graeca & Latina. [Heidelberg]: in Officina Sanctandreana (H. Commelin?). Stiff vellum over boards, slight rubbing and wormhole to lower spine but quite clean. Title on spine. Title with woodcut and paper repair. Expected browning but very clean. 48 woodcuts, some hand censored (e.g., 263). STC German 367, not in VD 16; Adams A-2076; Brunet I 533; Houzeau & Lancaster, Bibliographie générale de l'astronomie 782; Schweiger I, 353; Zinner 3356. A rare and fine edition.
The line between Astrology and Astronomy is a relatively new development as witnessed in this amazing collection of ancient writings. Here we have gathered together a collection of ancient writings on astrology/astronomy printed in both Greek and Latin - truly a Renaissance work. From Cicero to Proclus we have gathered in this volume a foundational fount of ancient wisdom on the stars. Further, this volume is copiously illustrated with 48 woodcuts, some of which are even censored, no lady parts to offend the eye! A truly handsome volume and necessary in the collection of anyone interested in the history of astronomy and astrology.
1589. Proclus, Cicero, etc., Astronomica veterum scripta Isagogica Graeca & Latina. [Heidelberg]: in Officina Sanctandreana (H. Commelin?). Stiff vellum over boards, slight rubbing and wormhole to lower spine but quite clean. Title on spine. Title with woodcut and paper repair. Expected browning but very clean. 48 woodcuts, some hand censored (e.g., 263). STC German 367, not in VD 16; Adams A-2076; Brunet I 533; Houzeau & Lancaster, Bibliographie générale de l'astronomie 782; Schweiger I, 353; Zinner 3356. A rare and fine edition.