Author: VOELLUS, Jean
Title: De Horologiis Sciothericis Libri Tres.
Date: 1608
Price: GBP £ 2,000
Book Code: 202

Two Parts in One Work,

4to(210 x 165mm),contemporary limp vellum,yapp edges,manuscript title to spine, engraved allegorical title-page with architectural border,inset figures of Isaiah and Joshua,numerous wood-engraved diagrams,some full-page,a little browning,in fitted half morocco case.

FIRST EDITION of this important work on sundials and astronomy by Jean Voellus (1541-1610,professor of Greek and Rector at Lyon,Dole and Tournon.

Voellus discusses the construction of various types of sundials and quadrants as well as general aspects of sundials,enlightening his descriptions with numerous diagrams, of which some are full-page.The work begins with several poems,including one in Greek and one in Hebrew and continues with learned descriptions and designs for sundials with information regarding their use in astronomical deductions.

A very good copy of this rare work with a manuscript note loosely inserted.

De La Lande,p.148 ;Sotheran,First Suppl.2957 ;Second Suppl.4240 ;Welcome 6664.