RYD, Valerius Anselmus (1475-1546/1547). Catalogus annorum et principum geminus ab homine condito, usque in praesentem . Bern: Matthias Apiarius, 1540. [Bound with:] STOEFFLER, Johann (1452-1531). In Procli Diadochi Sphaeram mundi . Tubingen: Hulderich Morhart, 1534. First edition of both works, the first a richly illustrated chronicle, the second an important commentary on Proclos containing references to the discovery of America. Valerius Anselmus Ryd was a Swiss chronicler working in Bern. The numerous woodcuts in his work show portraits of kings and popes, genealogical trees, views (Hebron with in front Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, and other towns), biblical and historical scenes. Proclos's astronomical work is considered one of the most important works of Ptolemaic cosmology, and became extremely influential in Renaissance Astronomy through Stoeffler's edition. The discovery of America by Columbus is mentioned on leaf 24. Adams R-984 and S-1897; Brunet IV 1473; Graesse VI 198 and VI 502; Honeyman 2924; Houzeau and Lancaster 2449; Sabin 91983; VD 16 P4977; Zinner 1579. 2 works in one volume, folio (298 x 195mm). First work with woodcut printer's device on title of the bear of Bern and numerous woodcut illustrations throughout, with woodcut portraits and time-line in the margin. Second work with woodcut portrait of Stoeffler on final leaf attributed to Holbein the Younger, woodcut diagrams and initials (some worming throughout, mainly marginal but sometimes affecting some letters from F3 in second work). Contemporary blindstamped calf, manuscript titles on upper and lower fore-edge (some restoration, lacking ties).
RYD, Valerius Anselmus (1475-1546/1547). Catalogus annorum et principum geminus ab homine condito, usque in praesentem . Bern: Matthias Apiarius, 1540. [Bound with:] STOEFFLER, Johann (1452-1531). In Procli Diadochi Sphaeram mundi . Tubingen: Hulderich Morhart, 1534. First edition of both works, the first a richly illustrated chronicle, the second an important commentary on Proclos containing references to the discovery of America. Valerius Anselmus Ryd was a Swiss chronicler working in Bern. The numerous woodcuts in his work show portraits of kings and popes, genealogical trees, views (Hebron with in front Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, and other towns), biblical and historical scenes. Proclos's astronomical work is considered one of the most important works of Ptolemaic cosmology, and became extremely influential in Renaissance Astronomy through Stoeffler's edition. The discovery of America by Columbus is mentioned on leaf 24. Adams R-984 and S-1897; Brunet IV 1473; Graesse VI 198 and VI 502; Honeyman 2924; Houzeau and Lancaster 2449; Sabin 91983; VD 16 P4977; Zinner 1579. 2 works in one volume, folio (298 x 195mm). First work with woodcut printer's device on title of the bear of Bern and numerous woodcut illustrations throughout, with woodcut portraits and time-line in the margin. Second work with woodcut portrait of Stoeffler on final leaf attributed to Holbein the Younger, woodcut diagrams and initials (some worming throughout, mainly marginal but sometimes affecting some letters from F3 in second work). Contemporary blindstamped calf, manuscript titles on upper and lower fore-edge (some restoration, lacking ties).
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