Agricola, G. De re metallica libri XII. Eiusdem de animantibus subterraneis liber, ab autore recognitus. Basel, H. Froben & N. Episcopius, März 1561. Fol. (34:23,5 cm). Mit 2 Holzschn.-Tafeln, 267 tlw. ganzs. Textholzschn., 23 geometr. Figuren u. 2 Druckerm. 6 Bll. (d.l.w.), 502 S., 37 Bll. Ldr. d. Zt. Deckel mit goldgepr. Mittelstück mit Bandwerk sowie goldgepr. Filete, berieben u. beschabt, Rücken u. Ecken erneuert unter Verwendung alten Materials.
Third (second Latin) edition, richly illustrated. "The first systematic treatise on mining and metallurgy and one of the first technological books of modern times" (PMM). - Old owner's entry to title. Faint browning throughout, marginal fingerstainig to title. Contemporary calf, gilt centre-piece and filet border, spine and corners renewed by using old material, rubbed and worn.
Agricola, G. De re metallica libri XII. Eiusdem de animantibus subterraneis liber, ab autore recognitus. Basel, H. Froben & N. Episcopius, März 1561. Fol. (34:23,5 cm). Mit 2 Holzschn.-Tafeln, 267 tlw. ganzs. Textholzschn., 23 geometr. Figuren u. 2 Druckerm. 6 Bll. (d.l.w.), 502 S., 37 Bll. Ldr. d. Zt. Deckel mit goldgepr. Mittelstück mit Bandwerk sowie goldgepr. Filete, berieben u. beschabt, Rücken u. Ecken erneuert unter Verwendung alten Materials.
Third (second Latin) edition, richly illustrated. "The first systematic treatise on mining and metallurgy and one of the first technological books of modern times" (PMM). - Old owner's entry to title. Faint browning throughout, marginal fingerstainig to title. Contemporary calf, gilt centre-piece and filet border, spine and corners renewed by using old material, rubbed and worn.
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