Sold for:
$7,800
$7,800
Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552) Cosmographicus Liber . Antwerp: Arnold Birckman, [1533]. Quarto, collated, complete, sixty-six leaves, illustrated with many woodcuts throughout, including four constructed and intact volvelles, minor water stains, bound in later vellum over stiff boards. In addition to contributions to astronomy and navigation, Apianus also mentions the recent explorations of America, using Vespucci's name and describing it as an island. His work contributes to important emerging sciences and is a monument to sixteenth century book production.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-11-18