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

...and German names; each item revised by the Author, folio. Basel, at the house of Froben & Episcopius 1556. A very well-preserved copy, extremely rare, in tawny calfskin. 36-0. This is the conclusion of item 49, Georgius Agricola’s "De Re Metallica," the first systematic treatise on mining and metallurgy. The Froben press was one of the most prestigious printing houses of the Renaissance.

50 The Roman History of Appian of Alexandria, translated by P. Candidus original: "P. Candidi"; referring to Pier Candido Decembrio, dedicated to Pope Nicholas V, folio. Venice by Bernard Pictor & Erhard Ratdolt of Augsburg, together with Peter Loffein of Langenzenn, Corrector and Partner. 1477. A very well-preserved copy, in red morocco, with gilt edges. 50-0. This is an "incunable," a book printed during the first fifty years of the printing press. Ratdolt is famous for producing some of the earliest books with printed illustrations and decorative borders.

51 Artillery, that is to say, A True Instruction in Artillery and all its Accessories, with a declaration of everything concerning the Office of a General of the same, both in a siege and in a besieged place. Also, on Batteries, Counter-batteries, Bridges, Mines, etc. and with teaching on preparing all sorts of artificial fires These "artificial fires" refer to early modern military pyrotechnics, including explosives and incendiary devices; by Diego Ufano, translated and adorned with beautiful figures, by Jean T. de Bry, folio, at Frankfurt 1614. In vellum. 7-0.

52 The Annals of Aquitaine, Summarized Deeds and Actions of the Kings of France and England, and the Countries of Naples and Milan: revised for the fourth time by the Author, up to the present year, folio, at Poitiers 1545. In blue morocco with gilt edges and on the covers. 9-10. A work by Jean Bouchet, this was a popular historical chronicle that linked the history of the region of Aquitaine to the broader European royal struggles.

53 The Art of Naval Armies, or a Treatise on Naval Evolutions, containing rules useful for General and Subordinate Officers of a Naval Army; with examples drawn from the most considerable events that have occurred at sea over the last 50 years; by Father Paul Hoste; enriched with a great number of figures, folio, at Lyon 1697. In calfskin. Very rare. 21-0. Paul Hoste was a Jesuit mathematician who served on several naval expeditions; this is considered the first major work on the science of naval tactics.

54 The Epigrams of Ausonius Peonius, most eloquent Poet: printed at Venice by Master John of Cereto, also known as Tacuinus of Tridino, in the Year of our Lord 1494. A very well-preserved copy, in red morocco, with gilt edges. 30-0. Ausonius was a 4th-century Roman poet from Bordeaux. This is another rare incunable edition.

55 Appian of Alexandria, on the wars of the Romans, translated from Greek into French, by Odet Philippe, in folio. Paris 1659. In calfskin. 9-10.

56 Annals and History of the Troubles of the Low Countries, by H. Grotius, in folio. Amsterdam 1662. In calfskin. Very rare. 7-10. Hugo Grotius was a brilliant Dutch jurist and philosopher; this history covers the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule.

57 A Bundle of Unpublished Works, or several small works of Saint Paulinus of Nola, an Anonymous Writer, Alanus Magnus, and Theophylact. Don Giovanni Aloisio Mingarelli now publishes them for the first time, adding prefaces and Greek commentaries, with Latin translations, etc. Rome 1756. Small folio. 3-0.

58 Sacred and Civil Antiquities of the Romans explained, or