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Petrus Apianus

Astronomicum Caesareum, 1967

Estimate

€ 800 - 1.000

Sold

€ 2.176

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Leipzig, 1967. 444 x 310 mm. Title within colored woodcut border and with large colored vignette, 38 full-page color facsimile woodcuts (22 with volvelle), numerous color schemes and woodcuts, calfskin binding, gilt title, original box. Commentary by Diedrich Wattenberg, Peter Apianus and his Astronomicum Caesareum , 1967. Copy n.234 / 750.

Specialist Notes

Reproduction of the famous Astronomicum Caesareum by Pietro Appiano, published in 1540 on commission of the Emperor Charles V and Ferdinand II of Aragon. The 36 engravings are also reproduced, of which 21 with volvelle.