REGIOMONTANUS, TABULÆ DIRECTIONUM PROFECTIONUMQUE, WITTENBERG: M. WELACK, 1584

8vo (196 x 162mm.), woodcut initials, modern blindstamped calf, blue edges, 2H4 repaired at foot, a few minor scratches to binding

bought from Jonathan Hill, New York, 1988

Tomash & Williams R59; USTC 667767; VD16 M6561

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

First published in 1490. Regiomontanus computed tables of directions included in this work, which give the longitudes of the heavenly bodies in relation to the apparent daily rotation of the sky.