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96 - Illustrated scientific manuscript from the 18th century.
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
Illustrated scientific manuscript from the 18th century. A physics manuscript in Latin, in-4, unpaginated, bound in contemporary full vellum, illustrated with three plates on astronomy. Topics covered include celestial bodies, the zodiac, astronomy, Cartesian coordinates, heliocentrism, Tycho Brahe, comets, Cassini, volcanic eruptions, fireballs and meteorites, air, vapours, exhalations, rain, etc…
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About the sale BOOK SALE – M. P***’S LIBRARY
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Auction time 09/17/2026 at 2:00 PM
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