Astrosophia numerica sive Astronomica supputandi ratio in libros IV digesta [...].

3 parts in 1 vol., 4to: [8]-296, [14]-9/312, [8]-9/32, 64 pp.; 8 pl.

Contemp. sheep, gilt-orn. spine with raised bands, red edges (rubbed corners, covers scratched, front joint splitting).

First edition of this extensive manual of astronomical calculations by the Italian mathematician and astronomer Capelli (1681-1749). Ill. with 8 engr. fold. pl. Part one and two being "pars prior" dealing with spherical coordinates of the celestial bodies, solutions for astronomical problems, the calculation of the merides and tables at the end. Part 3 "pars posterior" discussing planets. Without the supplement.
Ref. Houzeau & Lancaster 11 797.
Prov. [Earls of Macclesfield's] South Libary (19th-c. armorial bookpl. on pastedown and drystamps).