Lot 216
Astrology & Astronomy.- [Turner (Robert)] Astrological institutions. Being a perfect isagoge to the whole astral science; or judgment of the nature, vertue and influence of the celestial bodies upon the terrestrial..., rare in commerce and the rarer of two variants of this work, printed by J[ames]. C[ottrell]. for Samuel Speed, at the signe of the Printing-Press in S. Paul's Church-yard, 1658.
Hammer Price: £950
Description
Astrology & Astronomy.- [Turner (Robert)] Astrological institutions. Being a perfect isagoge to the whole astral science; or judgment of the nature, vertue and influence of the celestial bodies upon the terrestrial..., double-page plate 'The Order, Nature and Qualities of the Twelve Houses', engraved vignettes of the star signs, final f. blank, occasional spotting, closely trimmed at head towards end, affecting some headlines, contemporary calf, gilt spine in compartments and with red morocco label, head of spine chipped, corners worn, rubbed, [Wing T3327], printed by J[ames]. C[ottrell]. for Samuel Speed, at the signe of the Printing-Press in S. Paul's Church-yard, 1658.
⁂ Rare in commerce. This the rarer of two variants of this work.
Description
Astrology & Astronomy.- [Turner (Robert)] Astrological institutions. Being a perfect isagoge to the whole astral science; or judgment of the nature, vertue and influence of the celestial bodies upon the terrestrial..., double-page plate 'The Order, Nature and Qualities of the Twelve Houses', engraved vignettes of the star signs, final f. blank, occasional spotting, closely trimmed at head towards end, affecting some headlines, contemporary calf, gilt spine in compartments and with red morocco label, head of spine chipped, corners worn, rubbed, [Wing T3327], printed by J[ames]. C[ottrell]. for Samuel Speed, at the signe of the Printing-Press in S. Paul's Church-yard, 1658.
⁂ Rare in commerce. This the rarer of two variants of this work.