Andreas Corvus (6 results)

Condition: Good. THE SECOND COPY KNOWN OF THE SECOND TREATISE ON PALMISTRY IN THE GERMAN LANGUAGE8vo (147x100 mm). [104] leaves. Collation: A-N8. Colophon on l. N8r. Woodcut decorated initials. With overall 168 woodcut illustrations in text including the one on the title page. The woodblocks cover approximately two-thirds of the page. The title woodcut (l. A1r), showing a closed fist surrounded by a floral pattern on a black background, is repeated on l. N7r. At the end of the theoretical section, the illustrated part of the treatise begins on l. C4v with a full-page illustration of a hand, in which the five basic lines, the mountains, and the fingers are named in captions within the image. This is followed on ll. C5r-N7v by 166 woodcuts on a black background depicting hands with various lines and symbols, surrounded by floral patterns. The illustration on l. D4v is the only one not printed on a black background. Next to each woodcut is one or two decorative borders. Below the woodcuts is the letterpress text providing an interpretation of the hand. Right and left hands are shown alternately: on ll. M7v-N4r, two right hands are followed by two left hands. Contemporary half calf over wooden boards, later rebacked, original metal clasp preserved, hardly readable manuscript notes in German and Greek on the front panel. Some light foxing. A very good, genuine copy.Incredibly rare first edition in German, first issue, of which only one copy is recorded at the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek of Munich. A second issue, significantly reset and with the addition of two leaves in quire L, was published by Grüninger in 1515 (cf. VD16, C-5543 and J. Benzing, Bibliographie Strasbourgeoise, Baden-Baden, 1981, no. 424). Of the second issue, only two copies are recorded, one at Bibliothe?que nationale et universitaire of Strasbourg and the other at the University of Amsterdam (cf. OCLC, 491221309 and 1262642211). G. Sabbatini (Bio-bibliografia chiromantica, Reggio Emilia, 1946, no. 102) mentions a copy of the 1515 issue sold by the Antiquariat J. Halle of Munich in 1934, but doesn't seem to be aware of the existence of the 1514 issue. In 1514 Grüninger also issued a Latin edition of this text, of which only one copy is know in Bamberg (cf. VD16, ZV-33904). Finally, he published Corvo's treatise again in 1524 together with Cocles' Physiognomie.A French edition of the original Latin text and another edition of the text in the French translation by Jehan de Verdellay, both undated, are usually ascribed to the Lyon presses of Jean Pivard or Jean de Vingle, and variably dated between 1500 and 1515. The Lyon Latin edition, in which the hands are also shown against black backgrounds decorated with floral motifs, may not be the first overall of this text, but is considered to have probably served as a model for Grüninger editions. Debated it is also whether the 1513 Venetian edition by Agostino de Zannis may be the first or, as stated by Th. Musper (Das Original des Titelholzschnittes von Andreas Corvos ?Chiromantia', in: ?Gutenberg-Jahrbuch?, 1944/49, pp. 126-127), the undated Niccolò & Domenico dal Gesù Venice edition was printed before (cf. ISTC, ic00942500; Edit 16, CNCE14018). The Dal Gesù brothers also printed in 1519 the first edition in Italian of the text.The work is dedicated by the author, of whose life very little is known, to Gianfrancesco II Gonzaga (1466-1519), Marquess of Mantua. Corvo's seems to be the second printed book in German on palmistry after J. Hartlieb's Buch von der Hand (Augsburg, ca. 1488-1490).Andrea Corvo was born in Carpi around the middle of the 15th century and settled in Mirandola, probably in 1470 when Antonio de' Corvi da Carpi, possibly his brother-in-law, was appointed provost of the city. Nothing else is known about Corvo's education or activities, except that he practised palmistry for many years. Neither the place nor the date of his death are known. He is renowned for the present work on palmistry, which establishes. Book.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1510 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 187 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 187.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from [ca. 1510] edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 188.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1514. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 218, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 218 218.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. Language: Latin. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1476. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Latin, Pages: - 509, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 509 509.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in [ca. 1510]. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages:- 188, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 188 188.