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Astronomy Köbel, Jacob *Astrolabii declaratio*, the use of which is most delightful, and which is not only of great use but also indispensable to astrologers, physicians, geographers and other scholars. With a printed printer’s vignette, 16 woodcuts in the text and 1 full-page woodcut. Paris, Guillaume Cavellat, 1550. 31 numbered pages. Leaves in small 8° format. Modern half-calf binding with marbled covers, leather corners, gold-stamped title on the spine and three-sided gilt edges. Rare. – Fourth edition, first published in 1532. Houzeau-L. 3257. Benzing 128. – “A user’s guide to Johann Stoeffler’s *Elucidatio fabricae ususque astrolabii*, which Köbel probably wrote down in 1530.” (Benzing) – Köbel was not only an outstanding geometer, but also a vicar, printer, copperplate engraver and poet. He studied in Kraków and was a fellow student of Copernicus. – Slight water-staining on the upper and lower margins. A fine copy. Astronomy – With an engraved printer’s vignette, 16 woodcuts in the text and 1 full-page woodcut. Modern half-calf binding with marbled boards, leather corners, gilt title and gilt edges. - Fifth edition, first published in 1532. - Köbel was not only an outstanding geometer, but also a priest, printer, engraver and poet. He studied in Kraków and was a fellow student of Copernicus. - Slight water-staining on the lower and upper margins. A good copy.
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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