1677 RENE DESCARTES OPERA PHILOSOPHICA antique ILLUSTRATED vellum bound
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DESCARTES, René (1596-1650)
Opera philosophica.
Amsterdam: Daniel Elzevir, 1677
Finely illustrated, containing two founding works of Cartesian thought composed in Latin:
the "Principia Philosophiae"
and
the "Dissertatio de Methodo" ( the latter work is complete with two short scientific memoirs, "Dioptrice" and "Meteora")
2 works in one volume
4to: 6 1/4 by 8" (200 x 155mm)
Engraved portrait of the Author, woodcut initials and headpieces, many illustrations, some full-page
Some spotting, browning, bottom margin of a few leaves slightly frayed
Original vellum with manuscript title on the spine.
Provenance: - early erased ownership inscriptions on title
- M.Novati (bookplate).
Text in Latin
Reserve: $600.00
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Opera philosophica.
Amsterdam: Daniel Elzevir, 1677
Finely illustrated, containing two founding works of Cartesian thought composed in Latin:
the "Principia Philosophiae"
and
the "Dissertatio de Methodo" ( the latter work is complete with two short scientific memoirs, "Dioptrice" and "Meteora")
2 works in one volume
4to: 6 1/4 by 8" (200 x 155mm)
Engraved portrait of the Author, woodcut initials and headpieces, many illustrations, some full-page
Some spotting, browning, bottom margin of a few leaves slightly frayed
Original vellum with manuscript title on the spine.
Provenance: - early erased ownership inscriptions on title
- M.Novati (bookplate).
Text in Latin
Reserve: $600.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1677 RENE DESCARTES OPERA PHILOSOPHICA antique ILLUSTRATED vellum bound
Estimate $700 - $800
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