Beschreibung:

SCANAVACCA, Bartolomeo - Novissima Inventione per disegnare con grandissima facilità, e prestezza Horologi Solari, Italiani, Babilonici, e Francesi. Padua: Stamperia del Seminario per Bernardo Luciani, 1688. First and only edition of this work on sundials. 4to (202 x 151mm). Small woodcut device on title, woodcut initials and headpiece, 4 engraved folding plates at end, numerous printed tables (tiny hole on title, some occasional stains). Contemporary vellum, manuscript title on spine (light wear). In SBN there are 5 plates mentioned. This copy has 4 like all other copies sold in the past.