Julius Firmicus Maternus and the Aldine Edition of the Scriptores Astronomici Veteres. With An Original Leaf printed by Aldus Manutius at Venice in 1499
signed first edition
1981 · Los Angeles
by Bliss, Carey S.
Los Angeles: Kenneth Karmiole, 1981 First edition. Number 56 of 164 copies printed by Patrick Reagh. Presentation inscription, signed by the publisher. Small folio. [10], 11-28pp. plus bibliography. Decorated title page plus 6 illustrations. Gray cloth, paper spine label. A very fine copy. Includes an original leaf, from an incunable, laid into a folding paper envelope within the book and includes some rubrication in red and blue. Aldus Manutius was responsible for many innovations in early printing, including Italic type and popularizing smaller format books. The Aldine Press was established in 1495 and active well into the 16th century, but a mere 30 or so titles came off their press in the incunabular period.. (Inventory #: 7898)