Problematum Astronomicorum Libri Septem

by Guidobaldo Monte, Marchese Del

$18,500 · Offered by Sophia Rare Books

First edition

Venice: Bernardo Giunta & G.B. Ciotti, 1609. First edition, very rare, of the principal astronomical work of one of the greatest Renaissance mathematicians. “Guidobaldo was Galileo’s patron and friend for twenty years and was possibly the greatest single influence on the mechanics of Galileo” DSB . Guidobaldo was also influential in securing appointments for Galileo, first at Pisa and then Padua.

• Binding: Hardcover

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