Ferrier, Auger (trans. Thomas Kelway)

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 USD

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Description

A Learned Astronomical discourse, of the judgement of Nativities. London: The widow Charlewood for Richard Watkins, 1593
Paper, Ink, Leather

4to (7 1/8 x 5 in.; 180 x 127 mm). Woodcut title border, head- and tailpieces, and initials. Some early marginalia with astrological symbols.; occasional browning and staining, minor fraying to fore-edge of title page, insignificant worming to interior margins, small tear to fore-edges of K3-4. Brown morocco, in morocco-backed slipcase.

Provenance

Sion College Library (stamp and release note "sold by the order of the President and Governors 1938") — Harold Greenhill (bookplate) — Harrison D. Horblit (bookplate)

Literature

STC 10833

Catalogue Note

First issue of the first English edition. Dedicated to Catherine de Medici, who was at that time most desirous of producing royal heirs. She was an enthusiastic devotee of astrology, and subsequently summoned Ferrier to court to act as her chief physician.