Pecham John (17 results)

Hardcover. Cloth,

Condition: New.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. First English edition of 'the most widely read and cited of all medieval works on optics'; original Latin text with translation on opposite pages. Pecham lectured at Oxford & Paris and eventually became Archbishop of Canterbury, and was actively involved in assimilating newly discovered ancient Greek and Islamic science into European society. Hardcover in jacket, as pictured; #14 in the publisher's series on medieval science. Corners bumped, light general wear, price-clipped jacket edgeworn, particularly at the head of the spine, some scuffs & light tanning, heavier to the spine Text clean; xvii, 300 pages, index, bibliography, notes, figures; biographical sketch of the author, essays on the 'Perspectiva', notes on the manuscripts and printed versions used. Size: Quarto.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 37 pages. 9.50x6.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. University of Wisconsin Press, 1970; no additional printings indicated; xvi, 300, [2 ads]pp. Peckham's (here called Pecham) Perspectiva Communis in the original Latin, with English translation on facing pages. Edited with an introduction, English translation, and critical notes by David C. Lindberg. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; minor wear, faint foxing to edges of gray cloth boards, black titling remains bold; very light foxing to edges of page block; text very good throughout. Edges of unclipped dust jacket are foxed with light wear; faint evidence of damp-staining around bottom edge of front panel and over spine, not apparent on book beneath; jacket arrives wrapped in protective mylar. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Cloth, dw sl rubbed & frayed.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 110 pp; 18 figs. Original printed wrappers. Very Good. Contains the Latin text. Franciscan Institute Publications, Text Series No. 16.

LVII + 160pp., in the series "Biblioteca di Studi Francescani" volume I, text in Latin, 25cm., original softcover, pages still uncut, two small stamps, good condition, rare, F106971.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 25 x 17 cm. Octavo. xvii 300pp [1]. Grey cloth in dust jacket. Parallel text in English and Latin of Peacham's Middle Ages treatise "Perspectiva communis". Jacket is worn with chipping and a closed tear to the spoine and a piece out of the back of the jacket and some toning. Previous owner's bookplate on front fixed endpaper. Date written on front free endpaper. Toning to the cloth at the spine and edges.

Madison, University of Wisconsin Press, 1970. Orig. full cloth. XVII,300 pp., textdiagrams.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 37.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 37.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 37.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1965. 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, Vol:- Volume 3, Pages:- 565, 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. Volume 3 565 565.