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Hero of Alexandria (Aleotti, trans. ). Gil Artificiosi E Curiosi Moti Spiritali Di Herone. Bologna: Carlo Zenero, 1647. Early half vellum, marbled sides, title inked on spine. Engraved title-vignette. Wood-engraved illustrations of pneumatic apparatus. Small 4to. Two leaves (E, E8) with strengthened vertical tears and losses, some pages mildly faded. Sales History: Swann Galleries, “Library of Tom Blue,” Lot 176, 15 January 2004


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