Primum Mobile, With Theses to the Theory and Canons For Practice; wherein is demonstrated, From Astronomical And Philosophical Principles, The nature And Extant Of Celestial Influx Upon The Mental Faculties and Corporeal Afections of Man.

Titus, Didacus Placidus de.

Published by Davis & Dickson, [1814]., London:, 1814

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Collation: A-3N4, 3O4 [3O4 blank, present.] Pagination: xvi,462p. Recent re-back calf spine gilt rule with black title label over new marbled boards. Some foxing and light browning. Title page slightly soiled. Lacks frontispiece, not uncommon. With numerous astrological text charts. Placido Titi (d.1668) of Perugia, monk of the Olivet Congregation, was one of the last staunch advocates of astrology. Thorndike describes him as "a sort pf patron saint for astrologers in the second half of the seventeenth century," who "lent something like the odor of sanctity to that sorely beset art." Thorndike VIII,302ff. "Placido held that the heavens acted upon the earth only by their light, thus abandoning any occult influence. If there were other stars in the sky than those we see, they do not act on us. As for the tides, however, he holds that the sun and moon do not draw the waters of the sea as a magnet attracts iron, but cause the tides by rarefaction and condensation." [-Thorndike]. Originally written by 17th century monk & atrsonomer Placidus de Titus - translated here in a first edition by mathematics teacher John Cooper. Cooper has added 30 natal charts of the ?most eminent men in Europe? Citations: Gardner, Astrologica, 1227. Cantamessa 4507. Seller Inventory # 20570

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Title: Primum Mobile, With Theses to the Theory and...

Publisher: Davis & Dickson, [1814]., London:

Publication Date: 1814

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First edition. Scarce.