PENTHER, Johann Friedrich - Gnomonica fundamentalis et mechanica - 1734
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Gnomonica fundamentalis et mechanica by Johann Friedrich Penther, an illustrated edition published in 1734 by Jeremias Wolffs in Augsburg, in German as the original language, in one small 1 volume in-folio of 34 x 22.5 cm, 44 pages, bound in burgundy demi‑veau leather, with a frontispiece title drawn by the author and 15 plates outside the text, in Bon condition.
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PENTHER, Johann Friedrich
Gnomonica fundamentalis et mechanica
Augsburg, Jeremias Wolffs, 1734.
1 vol. petit in-folio. 34 x 22,5 cm.
Demi-veau bordeaux XIXe.
Title-frontispiece drawn by the author and engraved by Joh. August. Cornivus and 15 plates hors-texte.
Second edition of the "Gnomonica" by the German professor of mathematics and economics Penther (1693-1749), first published in 1733.
The work deals with the different types of sundials, their construction, how to install and regulate them, and explains important geometric terms. The plates illustrate these explanations and include sketches for geometric calculations and a small map of Germany on Plate II.
With a manuscript page reproducing in French and German verses that appear on a dial and a camera obscura.
Small loss of paper at the upper margin of the first leaves.
References
Houzeau/Lancaster I, V, 11614. Zinner 463. Engelmann, Bibl. mech.-tech. 279. Kayser IV, 316. VD 18, 12519219. Cf. La Lande 448 (1752 ed.); Poggendorff II, 400 ("1734", 1760). Cf. Ornamentstichslg. Berlin 1755 ("1734").
PENTHER, Johann Friedrich
Gnomonica fundamentalis et mechanica
Augsburg, Jeremias Wolffs, 1734.
1 vol. petit in-folio. 34 x 22,5 cm.
Demi-veau bordeaux XIXe.
Title-frontispiece drawn by the author and engraved by Joh. August. Cornivus and 15 plates hors-texte.
Second edition of the "Gnomonica" by the German professor of mathematics and economics Penther (1693-1749), first published in 1733.
The work deals with the different types of sundials, their construction, how to install and regulate them, and explains important geometric terms. The plates illustrate these explanations and include sketches for geometric calculations and a small map of Germany on Plate II.
With a manuscript page reproducing in French and German verses that appear on a dial and a camera obscura.
Small loss of paper at the upper margin of the first leaves.
References
Houzeau/Lancaster I, V, 11614. Zinner 463. Engelmann, Bibl. mech.-tech. 279. Kayser IV, 316. VD 18, 12519219. Cf. La Lande 448 (1752 ed.); Poggendorff II, 400 ("1734", 1760). Cf. Ornamentstichslg. Berlin 1755 ("1734").
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Science
Book title
Gnomonica fundamentalis et mechanica
Author/ Illustrator
PENTHER, Johann Friedrich
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1734
Height
34 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
22.5 cm
Language
German
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Jeremias Wolffs
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
44
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