Aeneae, HenricusDescription and Use of a Tellurium... Lot 518

Aeneae, HenricusDescription and Use of a Tellurium made by Mr. G. Adams in London from the Dutch description translated into French by Mr. J. H. van Schwinden and from this into German by Johann Tobias Mayer. With a multiple folded. Copper plate. Nuremberg, Raspische Buchhandlung, 1789. VIII, 50 (i.e. 40) pp. 4°. Mod. Pp. in the style of the period. Astronomie Aeneae, Henricus Beschreibung und Gebrauch eines von Herrn G. Adams zu London verfertigten Telluriums aus der holländischen Beschreibung ins französische übersezt durch Herrn J. H. van Schwinden und aus dieser in das Deutsche übertragen von Johann Tobias Mayer. With a multiple folded. Copper plate. Nuremberg, Raspische Buchhandlung, 1789. VIII, 50 (i.e. 40) pp. 4°. Mod. Pp. in period style VD18 11812141-001 - Very rare German edition of Henricus jr. Aeneae's description of the tellurium model constructed by George Adams, a demonstration model to show the movements of the earth and the moon around the sun. - The Dutch explorer Henricus Aeneae (1743-1810) studied mathematics and physics under Nicolaas Ypeij and Anton Brugmans and, driven by his interest in optics, began making binoculars and telescopes. - Pagination error: p. 39 jumps to p. 50, p. 37 incorrectly paginated as p. 31 - Untrimmed copy, margins somewhat stained and with small losses, only occasional extremely pale brown spots. Overall well preserved. Astronomy - With 1 folded copper engraved plate. Mod. cardboard binding in style of the time. - Rare German edition of Henricus jr. Aeneae's description of the tellurium model constructed by George Adams, a demonstration model to show the movements of the earth and the moon around the sun. - The Dutch explorer Henricus Aeneae (1743-1810) studied mathematics and physics under Nicolaas Ypeij and Anton Brugmans and, driven by his interest in optics, began building binoculars and telescopes. - Pagination error: p. 39 jumps to p. 50, p. 37 incorrectly paginated as p. 31 - Untrimmed copy, margins somewhat stained and with small losses, only occasional extremely pale brown spots. This work is taxed. A premium of 23.95% will be added to the hammer price and the final invoice amount will be subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.