Lot 19
Astrology.- Dariot (Claude) A Briefe and most easie Introduction to the Astrologicall Judgement of the Starres, translated by F.W[ither], Printed by James Purfoot, 1598.
Hammer Price: £1,300
Description
Astrology.- Dariot (Claude) A Briefe and most easie Introduction to the Astrologicall Judgement of the Starres, translated by F[abian].W[ithers], woodcut diagrams, including 2 with volvelles, folding table at end slightly torn, lacking S4 (woodcut illustration recto, verso blank), some worming to lower margin sometimes slightly affecting text, some light water-staining and foxing, later calf, rebacked, rubbed, [STC 6276], 4to, Printed by James Purfoot, 1598.
⁂ Rare at auction. A translation of Ad astrorum judicia facilis introductio.
Provenance: Harrison D. Horblit (bookplate)
Description
Astrology.- Dariot (Claude) A Briefe and most easie Introduction to the Astrologicall Judgement of the Starres, translated by F[abian].W[ithers], woodcut diagrams, including 2 with volvelles, folding table at end slightly torn, lacking S4 (woodcut illustration recto, verso blank), some worming to lower margin sometimes slightly affecting text, some light water-staining and foxing, later calf, rebacked, rubbed, [STC 6276], 4to, Printed by James Purfoot, 1598.
⁂ Rare at auction. A translation of Ad astrorum judicia facilis introductio.
Provenance: Harrison D. Horblit (bookplate)