Scortia (Joannes Baptista). De natura et incremento Nili, 1617
Scortia (Joannes Baptista). De natura et incremento Nili, libro duo. In quibus inter disputandum plures aliae quaestiones physicae explicantur, Lyon: Horace Cardon, 1617, few decorative initials, two geometric diagrams, small stain to fore margins of few leaves, bound with at front: Halloix (Pierre), Vita et documenta S. Iustini philosophi et martyris, scriptoris secundo saeculo nobilissimi, Douai: Baltazaris Belleri, 1622, printer's woodcut device to title with 17th century inscription, some browning, fore-margin of final leaf with small tear, contemporary blind-stamped pigskin, faint manuscript title to spine, clasps present, 8vo
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This early work by the Italian Jesuit Scortio (1553-16127) provides a detailed account of all aspects of the Nile from its supposed source to its uses and physical characteristics.
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Scortia (Joannes Baptista). De natura et incremento Nili, libro duo. In quibus inter disputandum plures aliae quaestiones physicae explicantur, Lyon: Horace Cardon, 1617, few decorative initials, two geometric diagrams, small stain to fore margins of few leaves, bound with at front: Halloix (Pierre), Vita et documenta S. Iustini philosophi et martyris, scriptoris secundo saeculo nobilissimi, Douai: Baltazaris Belleri, 1622, printer's woodcut device to title with 17th century inscription, some browning, fore-margin of final leaf with small tear, contemporary blind-stamped pigskin, faint manuscript title to spine, clasps present, 8vo
(Qty: 1)
This early work by the Italian Jesuit Scortio (1553-16127) provides a detailed account of all aspects of the Nile from its supposed source to its uses and physical characteristics.
