John baptista porta (9 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Facsimile of 1658 first edition. Quarter bound in red cloth at spine. One volume in The Collector's Series in Science. Slip case worn at edges and some browning. Binding secure and all pages clean.

Gebunden. Zustand: New. KlappentextIn 21 Books. Wherein Are Set Forth All The Riches And Delights Of The Natural Sciences.

Sonstiges. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 21 Books. Wherein Are Set Forth All The Riches And Delights Of The Natural Sciences.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 2nd printing. Edited by Derek J. Price. New York: Basic Books, (1958). Second Printing (stated). 11" x 7.25". ix,409,[10]pp, Index. Quarter brown cloth & yellow-brown paper boards. Book in fine condition; slipcase moderately worn, short split to seams. Facsimile reprint of the 1658 edition. ; 11 x 7.25 inches; 419 pages.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Hardcover with pale brown paper over boards, red cloth over spine, golden lettering along spine. Corners, crown and foot of spine lightly bumped. Faint fading along hinges. No DJ or slipcase. Oversized, roughly 11 inches tall by 7.5 inches wide. No date on title page. Copyright page dated 1959, stated third printing; dates first printing to 1957. ix + 409 pages. Includes editor's preface by Derek Price, followed by full facsimile of the original text, dated 1658. This is part of the Collector's Series in Science. Facsimile features intricate black and white illustrated frontispiece. Small red stamps on top right of front free endpaper (small circle reading "Ex Libris") and bottom center of front attached endpaper, top right of title page, and bottom center of back attached endpaper ("Manomet Bird Observatory") mark this as an ex-library book. Stamps do not interfere with any text. Pages otherwise clean and bright. Binding beginning to loosen at crown of spine, but neat and tight along hinges and at foot of spine. Please email us with questions or to request photos.…

Second Printing. Facsimile of 1658 First Edition, printed for Thomas Young and Samuel Speed, London. Large 8vo. hardback in quarter terracotta cloth, gilt, and beige marbled boards, in Cream paper-covered slipcase with printed titles to both sides. 409pp. plus [6] Index. Illustrated Frontispiece and a few vignette illustrations and diagrams within the text. A clean copy with no markings or inscriptions. Faint pencil price of 3 guineas to slipcase. Light foxing to endpapers. Gilt titles to spine somewhat dulled. Slipcase somewhat tatty and soiled with slight splits to edges and rubbing, especially to base. A VERY GOOD COPY in Sound Slipcase. (Shelf 7) PLEASE NOTE: Heavy Book (1.4 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 3rd Edition. Of Changing Metals, Of Counterfeiting Gold, Of Beautifying Women, Of Distillation, Of Perfuming, Of Invisible Writing, Of Pneumatick Experiments, Of Chaos, etc. Introduction by Derek J. Price. Facsimile of 1658 Edition. A Volume in the Collector's Series in Science. Third Printing. Basic Books Inc., New York 1959. pp xvi + 410 + vi index hb slipcase. Slipcase has some deflections.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Hardcover. 4to. Published by Basic Books, Inc. , New York. 1957. 409 pgs. Reprint. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities (titles along the spine are faded and worn). No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. This book contains ancient magical rituals and techniques collected over fifty years of research, these rare manuscripts were originally written in ancient Latin and were until recently elusive to the general public. Written by John Baptist Porta, a Neapolitan scholar of notable ability who had devoted great attention to the study of natural and physical science. Porta visited most of his known world to gather and perfect the knowledge utilised in his writings. This was achieved by years of research pooling information from rare manuscripts on these subjects and comparing the various sub-sections of each to find the central methods of magic. While crucially informing the readers of the differences so they can experiment with which works best. The value this book gives the reader of the perspective of those early scientists and the way they perceived their known universe was as precious then as it is now. It should be remembered that few in Porta's time were free from naivety toward many marvels and superstitions which were inherited from the past and Porta's work shows that he was no exception, as much of the "marvelous" is found in his writings. On the whole, however, his information is definite and practical and his work is as good as could be expected of one, not himself a practical experimenter or investigator, but a conscientious and scholarly student of literature, ancient and contemporary. This point is critical as it frees him of the certain prejudice a trained scientist may have given to different schools of thought. Therefore the reader is presented with a clear, unbiased view of the concepts, perceptions, and achievements of a host of historically important scientists and philosophers through Porta's writings. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.…