Publicado por Heirs of Vittorio Benatius, Bologna, 1651
Librería: B & L Rootenberg Rare Books, ABAA, Sherman Oaks, CA, Estados Unidos de America
FIRST EDITIONS. Beautiful allegorical frontispieces in first two volumes by the Italian engraver Francesco Curti (1603-70) depicting the creation of the universe, including a set of scales weighing the Copernican system and the system of Tycho Brahe -- the latter tipping the scales (see Cinti); large armorial vignettes on the title pages and printer's device on colophons; the arms of Cardinal Grimaldi. First general title of third volume in red and black (trimmed); 2 additional titles. With four finely engraved lunar maps (3 folding), numerous woodcut initials, head- and tailpieces, text diagrams and illustrations. Contemporary vellum, title in ink on spines, minimal interior browning and some faint marginal dampstains; an exceptionally nice set.