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40 pages. Firmly desirable and readable. Soft cover reprinted edition in very good condition, with glossy card covers with cloth spine. Very slight wear to edges, minimal from being moved around the shop. Direct modern undated reprint from the original antique book. Circa 1999. This book is not old, however, there is no other publication date other than of the original text. Overall a wonderful copy of this scarce title. Excellent resource, research or study. ~ Approximate title translated into English: Apian's Horoscope, General, Worthy of the Hours, Most Suitable for Any Kind. ~ Text is only in Latin. ~~ About the Author: Petrus Apianus (April 16, 1495 - April 21, 1552), also known as Peter Apian, Peter Bennewitz, and Peter Bienewitz, was a German humanist, known for his works in mathematics, astronomy and cartography. His work on "cosmography", the field that dealt with the earth and its position in the universe, was presented in his most famous publications, Astronomicum Caesareum (1540) and Cosmographicus liber (1524). His books were extremely influential in his time, with the numerous editions in multiple languages being published until 1609. The lunar crater Apianus and asteroid 19139 Apian are named in his honour. Apianus's work included in mathematics - in 1527 he published a variation of Pascal's triangle, and in 1534 a table of sines - as well as astronomy. In 1531, he observed Halley's Comet and noted that a comet's tail always point away from the sun. Girolamo Fracastoro also detected this in 1531, but Apianus's publication was the first to also include graphics. He designed sundials, published manuals for astronomical instruments and crafted volvelles ("Apian wheels"), measuring instruments useful for calculating time and distance for astronomical and astrological applications. ~ We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing and stopping by. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5026912
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Bibliografische Details
Titel: Horoscopion Apiani Generale Dignoscendis ...
Verlag: Ingolstadii 1533, reprint by Academic Library Services, undated, circa 1999 0, United States
Einband: Soft Flex Covers w Cloth Spine
Illustrator: Illustrated with Black and White Drawings
Zustand: Very Good
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket
Auflage: Modern reprint, no edition stated.
Art des Buches: Book
