[WEATHER PREDICTION]). TAYLOR, JOSEPH. The Complete Weather Guide: a Collection of Practical Observations for Prognosticating the Weather, Drawn from Plants, Animals, Inanimate Bodies, and Also by Means of Philosophical Instruments. London: for John Harding, 1812. First Edition. Small 8vo, 16 x 9.5 cm. Early calf and marbled boards, somewhatrubbed. The beautiful and unusual engraved folded frontispiece of "Flora's Dial". is present explaining when various flowers close or open. RARE. The book contains a compilation of folklore, scientific observations derived from plant studies, and basic knowledge of barometric instruments. Although it was reprinted multiple times in later years, the initial edition was quite rare.
STRADA, JACQUES de. Epitome thesauri antiquitatum, hoc est, Impp. Rom. Orientalium & Occidentalium iconum, ex antiquis numismatibus . . .Lyon (Jean de Tournes for) Jac. de Strada & Th. Guerin, 6.11.1553. 4to. (88) + 339 + (3 +) pp. With Guerin's large mark on the title; full-page woodcut of Fugger arms on verso of title; and 491 white-on-black medallion portraits. Limp vellum, boards separated, lacking spine, text block shaken and loose, with pages starting to detach. Complete, but in need of restoration. One Medal filled in with a 16th CETURY MANUSCRIPT PORTRAIT OF CHARLES V Ref: Mortimer, Harvard French 502; Adams S1916. This first edition is among the most significant medal-books ever created. Dedicated to J. J. Fugger, it features an intriguing introduction about Strada's journeys and scholarly pursuits, making numerous references to Jean Grolier's enduring library and coin collection. Boasting an unparalleled number of illustrations, this edition includes an 8-page list of previously unpublished coins. Two primary trends have emerged in the reproduction of Roman coins: the archeological medal-book initiated by Fulvio and Mazochius in 1517, and the pattern-book designed for other artists, exemplified by the Huttich-Weiditz series from 1525 and 1534. Strada's accomplishment lies in his unique ability to excel in both domains, possibly due to his extraordinary attention to the aesthetic qualities of his models. This led to two completely distinct sets of illustrations accompanying his comprehensive and erudite text. The edition in question is a genuine medal-book, showcasing exquisitely engraved intaglio illustrations by Bernard Salomon, as confirmed by Strada in the preface. With white figures set against a deep black background, these images appear more refined than the Weiditz cuts executed in a similar style. In 1559, the same text would serve as the foundation for a pattern-book, necessitating the creation of new illustrations specifically for that purpose by another esteemed artist, Niklaus Manuel Deutsch. These fewer, larger, and cruder yet dynamic illustrations provide essential details without the delicate embellishments characteristic of Salomon's work.
Pindarou Olympia. Pythia. Nemea. Isthmia: Meta exe?ge?seo?s palaias panu ophelimou kai skolio?n omoio?n. Pindari Olympia. Pythia. Nemea. Isthmia. Adiuncta est interpretatio Latina ad verbum. Cum indicibus necessarijs. Geneva, Oliva Pavli Stephani, 1599. 4to. 24 x 16 cm. [16], 487, [3] index pp. ([par]4, A-Z4, AA-ZZ4, AAA-PPP4, QQQ2). Text in Greek and Latin. Greek newly edited by Paul Estienne and Isaac Casaubon. With woodcut publisher's device, head and tailpieces plus floriated initials. Internally some foxing and toning. Binding: early calf with some scuffing and wear, spine relaid with simple gilt lettering to spine. Provenance: Henry Joseph Thomas Drury (27 April 1778 - 5 March 1841), known as Harry Drury, friend of Lord Byron, member of the Roxburghe Club and Fellow of the Royal Society in February 1818; his Greyhound Courant bookplate to upper right of first blank noting a sizable library No. 3087. Bookplate to inner front paste-down of Donald Struan Robertson, FBA (28 June 1885 - 5 October 1961), classical scholar, particularly noted for his work on Apuleius, and for 22 years the Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge. The 1599 Pindar published by Paul Estienne, also known as Paulus Stephanus, is a significant edition of the works of Pindar, an ancient Greek lyric poet. Paul Estienne was a member of the famous Estienne (Stephanus) family of French printers, scholars, and editors. The family was known for their scholarly work and their meticulous editions of classical texts, including those of Greek and Latin authors. The book is probably the first book printed by Paul Estienne, who inherited in 1598 one of the greatest printing dynasties in history. In 1618, he decided to sell his types and bookshop ending the great Geneva branch of Estienne printers. Pindar (c. 518-438 BCE) was one of the canonical nine lyric poets of ancient Greece, and his works primarily consist of victory odes (epinicia) composed for winners of athletic competitions. These odes celebrate the victors' achievements and often contain mythological allusions and moral lessons. The 1599 Pindar edition is notable for its accuracy and the quality of its printing. The publication contains the original Greek text alongside a Latin translation, allowing readers to study and appreciate the poet's work in its original language and a more accessible translation. The Estienne family's commitment to high-quality scholarly work ensured that the edition received widespread acclaim, and it remains an important contribution to the study of Pindar and ancient Greek literature.
The famed Weschel edition or the Aristotelis Opera was a landmark in the study of Aristotle This great edition of the complete works of Aristotle in Greek was the highest achievement of Aristotelian studies in the sixteenth century and a standard for subsequent ages, has been described at length in Brunet's bibliography. It includes, of course, the works of natural history as well as the philosophical and other writings.It has been edited by the great Aristotelian, Frederick Sylburg, and printed by the Calvinist French printer family of Wechel, who took refuge in Germany during the Huguenot wars. In total there are 6 works here bound as 5. They appear to have been assembled in the 19th century with charming mismatched bindings covering the full gamut from contemporary limp vellum to 19th century calf. The full set ran eventually to 11 volumes, but complete sets are practically impossible to obtain (RBH only records 1 over 80 years) and even partial runs are rarely encountered as the individual volumes are often sold separately. Book 1: ARISTOTLE, attributed to. Problemata. Frankfurt am Main Heirs of Andreas Wechel, 1585. Greek text. 8 unnumbered leaves, plus 493 numbered, 3 unnumbered., including final colophon leaf with printer's device on verso. 4to, 22 x 16 cm., Contemporary limp vellum, some toning throughout. "Problemata" of Aristotle refers to a collection of texts that were attributed to Aristotle in the ancient world but were probably not written by him. The texts consist of a series of questions and problems, many of which are scientific or medical in nature. Book 2: (2 works in 1 ) Rhetorica and Poetica. 1584. 341 numbered pages plus one blank leaf. BOUND WITH Eudemian Ethics and the Characters of Theophrastus. 2 unnumbered leaves plus 332 numbered pages. 19th century calf, worn, Internally some toning Book 3: Animalium Historia. 1587. 22 unnumbered leaves plus 484 numbered pages. Minor loss to t,p, not affecting text., Early calfm, worn with some losses. With the 1682 signature and later 18th century bookplate of George Stanhope (5 March 1660 - 18 March 1728) clergyman of the Church of England, rising to be Dean of Canterbury and a Royal Chaplain. He was also amongst the commissioners responsible for the building of fifty new churches in London, and a leading figure in church politics of the early 18th century. Stanhope also founded the Stanhope School in 1715. Book 4: Preface 44 pages. Bound with Organon. 1585. 2 unnumbered leaves, plus 542 numbered pages; interesting early marginal annotations in Greek to about 40 pages. Old calf, hinges holding but weak, Book 5: Politica et Economica. 1587. 4 unnumbered leaves plus 370 numbered pages. 18th century vellum and marbled boards.
Smith, Thomas, souldier of Barwick upon Tweed. The art of gunnery, vvherein is set forth a number of serviceable secrets, and practicall conclusions, belonging to the art of gunnery, by arithmetick skill to be accomplished: both pretty, pleasant, and profitable for all such as are professors of the same faculty. Compiled by Thomas Smith of Barwick upon Tweed Souldier. Variant title Certaine additions to the book of gunnery. With a supply of fire-workes. London : [s.n.], printed in the yeare 1643. small 4to. 14 x 7.5 cm [8], 120 p., [3] folded leaves of plates (1 folding leaf at p. 57 with hadl loss) : ill. (woodcuts), diagrams, tables. Internally, some toning, a small marginal tear without loss, t.p. with minor losses and small repair to verso. Old calf, hinges repaired. General note "Certaine additions to the book of gunnery. With a supply of fire-vvorkes." has a separate dated title page on leaf L1r; pagination and register are continuous. This work by soldier and author Thomas Smith, from Berwick upon Tweed, is quite scarce in commerce, Although Smith claims to have been trained in the military from childhood by a valiant captain, there is no evidence that he saw any military action, despite the fragile peace that existed on the Anglo-Scottish border prior to 1603. In 1601, Smith published "Certaine Additions to the Booke of Gunnery, with a Supplie of Fire-Workes," which was more suitable for active soldiers. In 1628 and 1643, the two books were reissued together in a single volume . The book covers a wide range of topics related to the use of firearms and artillery, including the construction and design of guns, the types of ammunition that can be used, and the principles of ballistics and trajectory. It also includes detailed instructions on how to operate and maintain guns, as well as strategies for their effective use in battle.
(ORATORES GRAECI.) Oratorum veterum orationes. Greek text with Latin translation by Henri Estienne and others; edited by Estienne. [Geneva]: Henricus Stephanus, 1575 [12], 213 [i. e., 208]; 191, [1]; 178, lacking final blank. Folio, 36 x 29. 19th century calf, spine largely gone, boards separating, requires some binding restoration, internally some foxing and toning, generally very good and wide-margined. First Estienne edition and second of these texts after the 1513 Aldine original edition. Hoffmann III, 15; Schreiber 192. The Oratorum Veterum Orationes is a collection of speeches by ancient Greek orators, compiled and edited by Henri Estienne and other scholars in the 16th century. The speeches included in the collection are primarily political speeches delivered in Athens and other Greek city-states during the 5th and 4th centuries BCE. The collection was originally published in Greek with Latin translations by Henri Estienne in 1563, and subsequently reissued in revised editions by other editors. The collection was highly influential in the study of ancient rhetoric and oratory, and was used as a primary source for teaching rhetoric and public speaking in schools and universities throughout Europe. The Oratorum Veterum Orationes includes speeches by notable Greek orators such as Demosthenes, Lysias, and Isocrates, as well as lesser-known orators. The speeches cover a wide range of topics, including political and legal disputes, diplomatic negotiations, and philosophical debates. Stephanus's Greek typeface, which he developed in the mid-16th century, was a significant improvement over previous attempts at Greek typography. His typeface was more elegant and legible, with clearer distinctions between characters and a more consistent weight and spacing. He also developed a system of accents and diacritical marks that made it easier to distinguish between different vowel sounds and to indicate stress and tone. Stephanus's Greek typeface was widely used in the printing of classical texts and became the standard for Greek typography throughout Europe. His editions of Greek texts, such as the Oratorum Veterum Orationes, were highly regarded for their accuracy and readability and played a significant role in the revival of classical scholarship during the Renaissance.
Rare manuscript on Vellum. Pope Clement X, Papal Breve dated April 5, 1673. Regarding Absolution and Dispensation. Original wax seal on the reverse is still intact; rare on a document of this age. Good condition, 11 a × 16 3/4". Untranslated, signed by a member of the curia. Pope Clement (Emilio Alteri, July 13, 1590 - July 20, 1676. Papacy, April 29, 1670 - July 22, 1676) . Pope Clement X was the head of the Catholic Church from 1670 to 1676. He was born as Emilio Bonaventura Altieri in Rome in 1590, and he served as a cardinal for over 40 years before being elected as pope. In 1669 when 62 Cardinals could not agree on a successor to Clement IX and after 5 months of deliberation the conclave finally chose the elderly Emilio Altieri as the next Pope, expecting that due to his age he would not have the papacy long. Because of his age and physical frailty Clement chose Cardinal Paluzzi to manage his affairs. Paluzzi used the excuse of clement's frailty to restrict access to the pope and hold back documents that he did not want Clement to see.
Cerati Antonio Elogio di Sua Altezza Reale Donna Isabella Infanta di Spagna Arciduchessa d'Austria ec. ec. ec. 8vo. 21 x 13 cm., [16], 85, [2] Parma. Printed By Giambattista Bodoni , 1780. 18th century mottled calf, some wear to corners, marbled endpapers., internally some occasional edge toning, occasional minor stains. RARE. A handsome and rare book from the Press of the incomparable Giambattista Bodoni , Bodoni crafted typefaces that exuded sophistication and clarit in an age when the commercialization of printing often resulted in inelegant productions The book is a tribute to Isabella of Austria , daughter of the Spanish Count of Parma Elizabeth of France. In 1760 she became the wife of Joseph II and succumbed to melancholy that led to her death: "
BARBIER (George). Dramatic Panorama. Casanova, sets and costumes by George Barbier. Paris : Lucien Vogel, [1921]. - Portfolio album in small 4to. , 242 x 193 : (3 ff. first blank), IV pp., (3 ff. last 2 blank), 24 plates. In sheets as issued. Some toning to boards. The Vogel printing of George Barbier's "Casanova" is a notable example of early 20th-century book illustration and fine printing. George Barbier, a French artist and illustrator, was a key figure in the Art Deco movement, known for his elegant and stylized designs, especially in fashion illustration. Handsome and rare album presenting the sets and costumes made by George Barbier for Casanova, a play in three acts by Maurice Rostand, performed at the Bouffes-Parisiens in February 1919, with Jane Renouart in the title role. The work consists of a preface by Barbier and 24 plates by the same author, including 22 costumes and 2 sets, coloured by Jacomet.