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[Astronomy - Leuven University]
"Elementa astronomiae".
[Leuven], 1771
€ 300 / 500
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Beschrijving lot
Latin manuscript on paper, c. 20 x 16 cm, [153] ff. [incl. 1 blank], written in brown ink.
Mod. calf, spine on 5 raised bands with gilt leather label, marbl. endpapers. In very good condition, with edges uncut (some sl. fraying).
Leuven astronomy student course of "A.J. [?] Breijne", 1771. With a number of astronomical pen drawings, some coloured, and diagrams. Extra illustrated with 1. a full-page initial engraving "Sphaera artficiali seu armillaris" by F. Harrewijn (Leuven, Denique, 17xx). - 2. a full-page engraving by Jacobus Jollain (Paris?). - 3. 8 printed ff. and 1 engr. with calendar tables. Prov. Philippe Bragard (mod. bookpl.).