Boffito Melzi Deril (7 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an essential resource for scholars of Dante, presents the almanac compiled by 13th-century astronomer Jacob ben Machir ibn Tibbon. Known as Profacius in Latin, he was a renowned Jewish scholar who authored several astronomical and mathematical works. Profacius's almanac, originally composed in Hebrew, was translated into Latin in the 1500s. The author aimed to make astronomical knowledge accessible by employing simple language and avoiding technical jargon. The book provides tables of planetary positions and lunar information, enabling readers to calculate celestial events. Profacius's work, rooted in medieval astronomy, offers valuable insights into the understanding and use of astronomical data in the Middle Ages. It remains a crucial reference for comprehending the scientific and intellectual context of Dante's Divine Comedy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Very Good-. Number 137 of 200 numbered copies. Printer's original wraps printed in black and red ink are lighty soiled with scattered foxing and scuffing, stronger to back cover. Interior has scattered foxing and a bit of soiling here and there. Scattered pencil notations. Overall very nice condition for this scarce original printing.

Condition: Fair. Envoi rapide couverture défraîchie étiquette sur le premier plat intérieur propre. in8. 1922. Broché. Fair.

Florentiae (Tipherni Tiberini), Leo S. Olschki Bibliopola (ex Officina Typografica S. Lapi), 1908, in-4, br. editoriale con titolo rubricato a coperta anteriore e frontespizio, pp. XXXVI, 129, (7). Eleganti testate xilografiche. Con 8 illustrazioni su 2 tavole fuori testo, tavole astronomiche e 2 Appendici. Confratelli barnabiti, Boffito e Melzi d'Eril condividevano la passione scientifica e quella per Dante; frutto erudito della loro collaborazione è la pubblicazione sulla scoperta di un documento astronomico conosciuto da Dante: l'Almanacco perpetuo del francese Jacob den Machir Ibn Tibbon (Marsiglia 1236 - Montpellier 1304),conosciuto anche come Don Pro Fiat Tibbon o col nome latinizzato di Prophacius Iudaeus(Profazio Giudeo di Monte Pessulano). Fu costui medico a Montpellier (Mons Pessulanus) ed astronomo, proveniente da una famiglia di origine ebraica che traduceva scritti religiosi e filosofici dall'arabo in ebraico. N° 19 di una bella edizione originale in 200 esemplari numerati impressa su carta grave, in barbe. Ottime condizioni, intonso.

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 1908. 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: - 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.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Latin. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} 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 2020, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1908. 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:- 177, 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. 177.

Full Leather Bound. Condition: NEW. Language: Latin. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1908] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - Latin, Pages 177, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 177.