Catalogue of a Large Collection of Rare and Curious Books of All Kinds

A. In Folio.

each figure, by J. P. Bellori. Also, The Acts of Sacred History expressed in the Vatican galleries to the wonder of painting by Raphael of Urbino, etc. original: "Sacræ Historiæ Acta à Raphaële Urbino in Vaticanis Xystis ad picturæ miraculum expressa, &c." That is to say: the History of the Old and New Testament, painted by Raphael of Urbino in the Vatican Gallery; drawn and engraved by Nicolas Chaperon. Nicolas Chaperon was a 17th-century French painter; his engravings of Raphael's works were highly prized for their accuracy. The whole in one folio volume, oblong format, in calfskin. 21-0.

17 The Works of Archimedes with the Commentaries of Eutocius, in Greek and Latin. original: "Archimedis Opera cum Commentariis Eutocii Græce & Lat." folio. Basel 1544. Parchment. 5-5. This is the famous first printed edition (editio princeps) of Archimedes' Greek text.

18 Ten Books on the Deeds of the Franks by Paolo Emilio. Also, Nine Books on the same by Arnoldus Ferronus, added to the history of Emilio. Also, the Continuation by Heinrich Petri, and the Chronicle of the affairs of France by Jean du Tillet. original: "Æmilii (Pauli) de Rebus gestis Francorum Libri X..." folio. Basel 1601. Parchment. 5-0. Paolo Emilio was an Italian humanist commissioned by the French crown to write a refined history of the nation.

19 Adages or Proverbs of the Greeks, from the collections of Zenobius or Zenodotus, Diogenianus, and Suidas. In Greek and Latin, partly published now for the first time, partly rendered into Latin, and illustrated with parallel notes, by Andreas Schott, S.J. Priest. original: "Adagia sive Proverbia Græcorum... ab And. Schotto..." small folio. Antwerp, from the Plantin Press, 1612. In parchment, a clean copy. 5-0. The Plantin Press, led by Balthasar Moretus at this time, was the most prestigious printing house in the Netherlands.

20 Ancient Astronomers: Julius Firmicus, Marcus Manilius, Aratus, and Proclus, partly in Greek and partly in Latin, from the interpretation and commentaries of learned men. original: "Astronomici Veteres..." small folio. Venice, at the Aldine Press 1499. French binding. A very clean and rare copy. 9-10. This "Aldine" edition is a landmark of early printing, gathering the core astronomical knowledge of the ancient world.

21 The Amphitheater of Eternal Wisdom, the only true one, Christian-Cabalistic, Divinely Magical, as well as Physico-Chemical, Triune, and Universal. Instructed by Heinrich Khunrath of Leipzig, faithful lover of Theosophy, and Doctor of both Medicines. original: "Amphitheatrum Sapientiæ Æternæ... Catholicon..." Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Fie on the Devil! Scarcely one from thousands [shall understand this]. original: "Phy Diabolo è Millibus vix uni" With wonderful figures. folio, Hanau 1609. A very rare and uncommon book. In parchment. 5-0. Khunrath's work is a masterpiece of alchemical and mystical philosophy, famous for its detailed, circular symbolic engravings.

22 Annals and Histories of the Troubles in the Netherlands, by Hugo Grotius. original: "Annales & Histoires des Troubles du Pays-Bas" in folio, Amsterdam: Willem Blaeu, 1662. rare. in calfskin. 7-10. Grotius was a brilliant jurist; this posthumous work chronicles the Dutch struggle for independence.

23 Appian of Alexandria, on the Wars of the Romans. translated from Greek into French by Mr. Odet Philippe, Lord of Des Mares. folio, Paris 1659. in calfskin. rare. 7-10.

24 Alaric, or Rome Conquered; a Heroic Poem, dedicated to the Most Serene Queen of Sweden, by Mr. de Scudéry, with magnificent figures. in folio. Paris, published by Augustin Courbé, 1654. rare. in calfskin. 7-10. Georges de Scudéry was a major figure in the French literary "Grand Siècle"; this epic was dedicated to Queen Christina of Sweden.

25 Arms and Blazons of the Knights of the Holy Spirit, created by Louis XIII, King of France and Navarre, by Jacques Morin, Lord of La Masserie, with figures. small folio. Paris 1623. Green morocco, gilt. 7-10. This order was the most prestigious chivalric order of the French monarchy.