Shelfmark
Fa.2.11
Author
Uniform title
[Almagestum]
Title
Kl. Ptolemaiou megales suntaxeos bibl. 13 Theonos Alexandreos eis ta auta hupomnematon bibl. 11. Clavdii Ptolemæi magnæ constructionis, id est perfectæ colestium motuum pertractationis, lib. XIII. Theonis Alexandrini in eosdem commentariorum lib. XI.
Varying form of title
Claudii Ptolemaei magnae constructionis, id est perfectae coelestium motuum pertractationis, lib. XIII. Theonis Alexandrini in eosdem commentariorum lib. XI
Publication, distribution, etc.
Basileae : Apud Ioannem VValderum, An. M.D.XXXVIII [1538].
Physical description
[16], 327, [1]; [8], 275, 276-291, 293-425, [3]p : ill. ; 32cm. (Fo.)
Note
Previously: Cf.3.2 and Ef.3.2.
Note
Numerous errors in pagination.
Note
The "Magna constructio" edited by S. Grynæus, and the "Commentarii" by J. Camerarius.
Note
Woodcut printer's device within scrolled frame on title-page; variant device on final page.
Note
Numerous errors in pagination.
Note
Woodcut initials.
Note
Greek text with editors' dedicatory prefaces in Latin.
Citation/references note
Adams, P2209; BM STC German, 1455-1600 p. 718; Grässe, vol. 5, p. 497
Provenance
Bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Circular armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Ms notes on loose piece of paper inside front cover.
Provenance
Ms waste used for pastedowns.
Binding
16th-century brown diced calf; remains of two clasps; sewn on four cords; four raised bands; spine label.
Subject
Astronomy Early works to 1800.
Subject
Astronomy, Ancient Early works to 1800.
Subject
Mathematics, Greek Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Walder, Johann, ? - d. 1541? printer.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
Switzerland Basle.
Identifier
B19145