Galieli, Galileo | First edition of the foundation of modern astronomy, overthrowing all that came before

Galieli, Galileo

Sidereus nuncius magna, longeque admirabilia spectacula pandens. Venice: Tommaso Baglioni, 1610

4to (220 x 168mm). Baglioni's woodcut device on title, 5 half-page etchings in text depicting the lunar surface and phases of the moon, 3 woodcut diagrams in text, 3 woodcut star maps, one of which one full-page, woodcut star in margin of D2, 65 typographical diagrams showing the varying positions of Jupiter and its moons, woodcut headpieces and initials; two minor spots of restoration along bottom margin of title with a minor rust stain, initial gathering and E2-E3 rehinged, minor worming to D3, occasional light marginal spotting, F2 and F3 with some toning and repairs to inner margin, but a crisp copy. Modern red-washed boards. Card slipcase.