marbodius rennes (6 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of gemstones, exploring their history, properties, and significance in ancient cultures. The author draws on a wealth of sources, including Pliny the Elder's Natural History and the writings of Albertus Magnus, to provide a comprehensive guide to these precious stones. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the formation and composition of gemstones to their use in jewelry, medicine, and magic. It examines the beliefs and practices of ancient civilizations, revealing how gemstones were revered for their beauty, healing powers, and ability to protect against evil spirits. The author also explores the symbolic and allegorical meanings associated with gemstones, demonstrating how they were used to represent virtues, vices, and celestial bodies. The book delves into the role of gemstones in astrology, alchemy, and religious rituals, providing insights into the intricate connections between these stones and human history. Ultimately, this book offers a rich and engaging journey into the world of gemstones, showcasing their beauty, versatility, and enduring significance throughout human history. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history, science, and cultural impact of these precious natural treasures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Perhaps the best of the seven 16th-century editions of an influential treatise in verse on the virtues of precious stones, compiled by Marbode of Rennes (1035-1123), archdeacon and schoolmaster at Anjou, later bishop of Rennes. Beside the magical powers of the 60 precious stones treated in this poem, it also lists medicinal qualities, and is hence often seen as a medical treatise. The first printed edition of the text appeared in 1511, edited by the German physician Georg Pictorius (ca. 1500-1569). The present edition was edited by the Dutch humanist Alardus Amstelredamus (1491-1544), who "had a much more complete and correct manuscript than Pictorius so that this edition contains 100 more verses of the original poem" (Schuh). Alardus added extracts from various writers, including Plinius and Dioscorides, and also included Pictorius's commentaries. The preliminaries include two letters from the mysterious Arabian King Evax to Tiberius, annotated by Alardus.With the bookplate of the Prince of Liechtenstein on paste-down. Some minor damaged on the title-page, some ink underscoring, some minor marginal foxing. Binding only very slightly rubbed. Overall in very good condition.l Adams M519; Caillet 7102; Schuh 3229; Sinkankas 4173; Thorndike I, pp. 775-782; VD16, M 932. 17th-century gold-tooled red morocco, richly gold-tooled spine with green morocco title-label, gold-tooled fillets and small cornerpieces on both boards, gold-tooled board edges and turn-ins, gilt edges, marbled endpapers. With a woodcut illustration on the title-page, representing a Jewish priest behind a board with the names of 12 stones which represent the 12 tribes of Israel. Pages: 124, [2] ll.