Author: Hero, of Alexandria and Giambattista Aleotti
Title: Gli Artificiosi, E Curiosi Moti Spiritali Di Herone
Description: Bologna, Per Carlo Zenero, 1647. Hardcover. Bound in simple white boards, utility binding only, bw illustrated title page, [8], 103, [8] pages, bw illustrations and diagrams throughout. Text in Italian. " Aggiontoui dal medesimo Quattro theoremi non men belli. Et il modo con che si fà artificiosamente salir vn canale d'acqua viua, ò morta, in cima d'ogn'alta torre." - title page (translated: Added by the same Quattro theoremi non less belli. And the way in which it is artificially made to rise in a channel of water, is dead, on top of every high tower.) The "Quattro theoremi" (p. [87]-103)--has special title page. VG (overall wear and staining to the temporary white boards, text/illustrations/diagrams are very clean and clear with light age toning, as expected with age.) Has been temporarily rebound by an astute amateur, most would likely prefer this to be rebound by a more seasoned hand.

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