1691 HOROLOGY Geometry Clocks Sun DIALS Illustrated Cistercian Monk Madelaine
Pierre de Madelaine’s “Treatise on Horlogiography” is a rare 17th-century history of horology. First published in 1641, this work was written to describe horology through the lens of geometry – a purely mathematical approach to horology. Madelaine, a Cistercian monk and part of the Fueuillants Congregation, included numerous impressive engravings throughout his book – illustrations that depict the instruments used in the practice and study of horology including sundials, clocks, geometric figures, and descriptions on the behavior of the moon.
1691 HOROLOGY Geometry Clocks Sun DIALS Illustrated Cistercian Monk Madelaine
Pierre de Madelaine’s “Treatise on Horlogiography” is a rare 17th-century history of horology. First published in 1641, this work was written to describe horology through the lens of geometry – a purely mathematical approach to horology. Madelaine, a Cistercian monk and part of the Fueuillants Congregation, included numerous impressive engravings throughout his book – illustrations that depict the instruments used in the practice and study of horology including sundials, clocks, geometric figures, and descriptions on the behavior of the moon.
Item number: #24826
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MAGDELAINE, Pierre de Sainte Marie
Traité d’horlogiographie, contenant plusieurs manieres de construire, sur toutes surfaces, toutes sortes de lignes horaires & autres cercles de la sphere
Lyon: chez Leonard Plaignard, 1691.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- [12], 324
- 70 plates
- References: USTC 662227
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~6.25in X 4in (15.5cm x 10.5cm)
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24826
Category
Medicine & Science
Authors
MAGDELAINE, Pierre de Sainte Marie
Printing Date
17th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete