Reason and Revolution: Extraordinary Works from a Distinguished Private Collection. Part 1

Reason and Revolution: Extraordinary Works from a Distinguished Private Collection. Part 1

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Galilei, Galileo | Opere: in questa nuova editione insieme raccolte …, Bologna, 1655–1656, first collected edition, contemporary marbled calf

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12,000 - 18,000 USD

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10,000 USD

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Galilei, Galileo

Opere: in questa nuova editione insieme raccolte, e di varii trattati dell'istesso autore non piu stampati accresciute. Bologna: Heirs of Dozza, 1655–1656


First collected edition of the works of Galileo, containing hitherto unpublished material collected by Galileo's disciple, Vincenzo Viviani (1622–1703).


19 parts in 2 volumes, 4to (220 x 161mm). Half-titles, engraved frontispiece in vol. 1, each work with separate title, imprint and pagination, one folding plate of proportional compass, numerous woodcut illustrations, diagrams and tables throughout; partially effaced old shelfmark in ballpoint pen to endleaf in second volume, otherwise internally clean and fresh. Contemporary marbled calf, red speckled edges; volume one rebacked, vol. 2 hinges cracking and with front pastedown partially renewed. Housed in a modern cloth box.


REFERENCES

Tomash & Williams G9; Carli & Favaro 251; Cinti 132; Riccardi i, 518–9; USTC 1742422


PROVENANCE

M. L. Borromeo Arese/ M. Favia del Core (bookplate)

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