Secure Checkout

Website Secured with 256-bit TLS Encryption

Cart Totals

Promo Code:	– $0.00
Subtotal:	$42,915.00
Shipping:	$54.85
	$0.00
Donation Amount:	$0.00
Total:	$42,969.85
Change Currency:

Contact

Email Address

Re-type Email Address

Shipping

Expedited shipping $120.70 2 - 8 days

Standard Shipping $54.85 2 - 14 days

All fields are required unless marked optional.

Add Shipping Note

Payment

Verified and Secured. Guaranteed.

Website Secured with 256-bit TLS Encryption

Please select your payment method from the following list:

PayPal
Credit or Debit Card
Express Wallet

Click the button to checkout with PayPal.

You will be charged $42,969.85 when completing this purchase.

Cart Totals

Subtotal:	$42,915.00
Shipping:	$54.85
:	$0.00
Donation Amount:	$0.00
Total:	$42,969.85
Change Currency:

You are about to purchase:

De motu impresso a motore translato. Epistolae duae. by GASSENDI, Pierre

7 to 14 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $3.50

Details

$29,500.00

( US$)

Seller: Martayan Lan, Inc.

Title: De motu impresso a motore translato. Epistolae duae.
Author: GASSENDI, Pierre
Seller: Martayan Lan, Inc. (United States)
Condition: Very Good
Description: Paris: Ludovicus de Hequeville, 1642. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to [21.6 x 17.0 cm]. (4) ff., 159 (i.e. 151) pp., with woodcut device on title, woodcut diagrams, woodcut headpieces and initials. Bound in contemporary vellum, red sprinkled edges. Minor rubbing and handsoiling to covers, annotations on endpapers. Cancelled manuscript shelf mark on title, early annotations in several hands, small corner loss at p. 59. Rare first edition of Pierre Gassendi's (1592-1655) important illustrated treatise on inertial mechanics. Written in the form of two letters addressed to the scholar and keeper of the king's library Pierre Depuy (1582-1651), the De motu impresso "contains the first precise published formulation of the principle of inertia" as recently advanced by Galileo (Jones, p. 63). "Gassendi had taken up Galileo's research almost as soon as it had been published in the Two New Sciences in 1638. He made experiments with inclined planes and dropped stones from the mast of a moving ship and confirmed Galileo's results and predictions. On paper, he studied Galileo's unaccelerated and unretarded uniform horizontal motion in an imaginary space outside the world and succeeded in abstracting the first statement of the principle of inertia from both the intrinsic gravity and circular motion that had enthralled Galileo" (Hooper, pp. 149-50). "On one point - and it is an important one - [Gassendi] was more successful than Galileo: he correctly stated the principle of inertia. The experiment of the De motu impresso a motore translato, performed in 1640 in Marseilles, overthrew the argument of Copernicus's opponents against the movement of the earth. Gassendi arranged to have a weight dropped from the top of a vertical mast on a moving ship in order to demonstrate that it fell at the foot of the mast and not behind it, thus sharing in its fall the forward motion of the ship. Gassendi understood that the composition of motions is a universal phenomenon. Motion is, in itself, a physical state, a measurable quantity, not - as the Scholastics maintained - the change from one state to another. It changes only through the interposition of another movement or of an obstacle" (DSB, vols. 5 & 6, p. 288). "In this regard, Gassendi was able to take a step beyond Galileo's conclusions, drawing from this test a generalized principle of inertia (the Galilean version of inertia was fundamentally circular, given that bodies in motion would trace the earth's curve). Gassendi saw that the motion of the dropped stone at a sustained speed - in the absence of any contrary force or obstacle - is an instance of inertial motion, albeit one where the motion is compositional (describing the parabola). Indeed, neither compositionality nor directionality had any impact on inertial motion, Gassendi concluded: any body set in motion in any direction continues, unless impeded, in a rectilinear path" (See, Fisher). The De motu impresso is also notable for its diagrammatic representations of the mathematic of motion, namely in its abandonment of Galileo's 'triangle of speeds' in favor of "a visually and conceptually different representation based on a lattice of triangles" (Meli, p. 120, and see, Palmerino, passim). OCLC locates U.S. copies at Harvard, Oklahoma, Smithsonian, and New York Soc. Library. * W. Hooper, "Inertial Problems in Galileo's Preinertial Framework," in The Cambridge Companion to Galileo, P. Machamer, ed., pp. 146-74; S. Fisher, "Pierre Gassendi," The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy; D. B. Meli, Thinking with Objects: The Transformation of Mechanics in the Seventeenth Century, pp. 120-1 and 145-6; H. Jones, Pierre Gassendi, 1592-1655: An Intellectual Biography; C. R. Palmerino, "The Geometrization of Motion: Galileo's Triangle of Speed and its Various Transformations," Early Science and Medicine, vol. 15, nos. 4/5 (2010), pp. 410-47.

Vitae Duodecim Vicecomitum Mediolani Principum. [Bound with] Estienne, Charles (1504-1564), Abbregé de l'histoire Des Vicontes Et Dvcz de Milan, le droict desquels appartient a la couronne de France. Paris: Charles Estienne 1552 by Giovio, Paolo (1483-1552)

2 to 8 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $3.00

Details

$7,400.00

( US$)

Seller: Liber Antiquus

Title: Vitae Duodecim Vicecomitum Mediolani Principum. [Bound with] Estienne, Charles (1504-1564), Abbregé de l'histoire Des Vicontes Et Dvcz de Milan, le droict desquels appartient a la couronne de France. Paris: Charles Estienne 1552
Author: Giovio, Paolo (1483-1552)
Seller: Liber Antiquus (United States)
Condition: Fine
Description: Paris: Ex officina Rob. Stephani, typographi Regii, 1549. FIRST EDITIONS. Hardcover. Fine. Bound in contemporary limp vellum. Fine, broad-margined copies with minor faults: I. Text-block separating from first sewing support at front. Title lightly soiled at edges, 2 small ink spots; first 5 lvs with minor fraying at lower corner; slim, light dampstain along upper margin of gathering A, lower margin of gathering B; small stain in margin of leaf K8. II. Light dampstain at head, leaves D1-3 with small stain lower margin. Final lvs. with minor fraying at lower corner. The first edition of Paolo Giovio's lives of the Dukes of Milan is an exceptional product of Robert Estienne's Parisian press. It is illustrated with ten large woodcut portraits, attributed to the renowned typographer and illustrator Geoffroy Tory (1480-1533), author of "Champ-fleury"(1529) a landmark in French Renaissance. The book is printed in types by Tory's contemporary, Claude Garamond (1480-1561). The text is one of the great historiographic texts of the Italian Renaissance: Paolo Giovio's lives of the powerful rulers of Milan, the Visconti, and reflects Giovio's larger project: the establishment of a collection of portraits of famous figures of history in his villa on Lake Como."The 1549 'Vitae' is the last of only five illustrated books issued by Robert Estienne. The distinguished humanist Paolo Giovio (1483-1552) wrote these biographical sketches of the dukes of Milan to accompany paintings of them then in existence. The present woodcut portraits are reduced copies of illuminated portraits in the original manuscript (now preserved in the Bibliotheque Nationale), which were in turn copied from the sources specified by Giovio in his text." (Schreiber, The Estiennes, p. 94)The title-page, produced after the death of King François I (d. 1547), the patron of both Estienne and Giovio, features the basilisk device used by Estienne as Royal Printer. The book is bound here with Robert's brother Charles Estienne's French abridgment of the book, which is illustrated with the same woodcuts."The Visconti, a celebrated Italian family of Lombardy, which acquired sovereign power at Milan in the thirteenth century. The founder of their grandeur, and the first of Giovio's subjects in this series of biographies, was Ottone Visconti, who became archbishop of Milan in 1262. He was violently opposed by a party of the Milanese, the Torriani, whom he defeated in battle in 1277. He died in 1295. "His nephew, Matteo Visconti the Great, born in 1250, was chosen in 1288 "captain of the people" for five years. He obtained sovereign power, and waged war against the Torriani, who drove him out of Milan in 1302; but he was restored in 1311. He was the leader of the Ghibelines, and was involved in a quarrel with Pope John XXII, who excommunicated him in 1322. He died in the same year. According to Sismondi, "he raised himself above all the princes of his time by his political talents". His son, Galeazzo I, born in 1277, became in 1322 lord of Milan, which was then under the papal interdict. His capital was attacked in 1323 by an army of crusaders, who were incited by the pope. He was aided by Louis of Bavaria, and defeated the crusaders in 1324. Died in 1328. "Azzone Visconti, born in 1302, was a son of Galeazzo, and became sovereign of Milan and Lombardy in 1329. He is said to have been an able, liberal and just prince. He was the first lord of Milan who coined money in his own name. Died in 1339, without issue. "Luchino Visconti, uncle of Azzo and son of Matteo, was born in 1287. He became lord of Milan in 1339, and enlarged his dominions by the annexation of Parma, Pavia, and other towns. He died in 1349 and was succeeded by his brother Giovanni, who was born in 1290. "Giovanni had been appointed Archbishop of Milan about 1317. He acquired Bologna by purchase in 1350, and died in 1354. His power was inherited by three nephews, Matteo II, Galeazzo, and Bernabò, the first of whom died in 1355."Bernabò, born in 1319, became master of Bergamo, Brescia, Crema, Cremona. He also ruled Milan jointly with Galeazzo. He was notorious for his cruelty and audacity, and defied the power of the pope, who excommunicated him. Urban V preached a crusade against him, and united the emperor Charles IV with other monarchs in a league against him in 1363. Bernabò resisted them with success. Died in 1385. "Galeazzo II, born about 1320, became lord of Como, Pavia, Novara, Vercelli, Asti and Tortona, in 1354. He was cruel and tyrannical. He died in 1378, leaving a son, Gian Galeazzo, the first Duke of Milan, who was born in 1347. "Gian Galeazzo was ambitious and perfidious. Having deposed his uncle Barnabo in 1385, he obtained his dominions. By force or fraud he made himself master of Verona, Vicenza, Bologna, and Padua. In 1395 he purchased the title of Duke of Milan from the emperor. He aspired to be king of Italy, when he died in the midst of his glorious career in 1402. "Giovanni Maria, the eldest son of the preceding, born in 1389, became duke in 1402. He was feeble and depraved. During his reign the limits of the duchy were greatly reduced. He was assassinated in 1412. "Filippo Maria Visconti, born in 1391, was a brother of Giovanni Maria, whom he succeeded. His army, commanded by the famous general Carmagnola, re-conquered Lombardy. He was cruel, cowardly, and suspicious. He put to death his own wife. About 1426, Venice, Florence and Alfonso of Aragon formed a league against him. He waged war for many years against these powers and the pope Eugene IV. He died in 1447. "Filippo Maria's daughter and heir, Bianca Maria, married Francesco I Sforza, who became duke of Milan after the fall of the short-lived Ambrosian Republic." (Thomas).

Haggadah for Passover by SHAHN, Ben

7 to 14 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $20.00

Details

$3,500.00

( US$)

Seller: Heritage Book Shop, LLC

Title: Haggadah for Passover
Author: SHAHN, Ben
Seller: Heritage Book Shop, LLC (United States)
Description: Paris: Trianon Press, 1966. SHAHN, Ben; TRIANON PRESS. illustrator]. SHAHN, Ben. TRIANON PRESS. Haggadah for Passover. Copied and Illustrated by Ben Shahn. Paris: Trianon Press, 1966. Full Description: SHAHN, Ben, [illustrator]. Haggadah for Passover. Copied and Illustrated by Ben Shahn. Paris: Trianon Press, 1966. Limited edition. One of 292 copies signed by the artist, this being number 100. Large folio (15 1/2 x 12 inches; 395 x 305 mm). [xxiv], 135 pp. Illustrations and text by Ben Shahn. Pictorial borders and some illustrations in color. Signed by Shahn on the double-page lithograph. Printed on pure rag Arches Vergé paper especially manufactured to match the paper used by the artist. Text in both Hebrew and English. Unsewn as issued in original glassine covered stiff wrappers. Wrappers lettered in gilt. The lightest amount of foxing to the first few leaves. Still a fine, beautiful copy. Housed in the publisher's original clasped, silk-lined parchment box. Publisher's box with the usual minor natural toning, otherwise fine. From Shahn's introduction: "The making of this book has proceeded much more in the manner of a painting perhaps, than of a proper book. It reflects my memoirs of the Passover in my father's house. It reflects my early impressions and feelings; the images that were always invoked in my fancy by the majestic and meaningful ritual." "The most elaborate of Shahn's deluxe books were his Ecclesiastes, published in two editions in 1965 and 1966 and his Haggadah, published in 1966. The later included twelve Haggadah illustrations he had executed in 1931, which had never been published, plus ten new drawings and a full color title page and frontispiece. Shahn dedicated his 1966 Haggadah- the service of narrative and prayer that accompanies the ritual meal inaugurating he Jewish Passover feast-to his father Joshus Hessel Shahn." (Ben Shahn, Pohl, pg 30). HBS 69553. $3,500.

Dictionary of English Furniture by MACQUOID Percy EDWARDS Ralph

7 to 14 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $15.00

Details

$1,850.00

( US$)

Seller: Bauman Rare Books

Title: Dictionary of English Furniture
Author: MACQUOID Percy EDWARDS Ralph
Seller: Bauman Rare Books (United States)
Description: 1924. First Edition. MACQUOID, Percy and EDWARDS, Ralph. The Dictionary of English Furniture from the Middle Ages to the Late Georgian Period. London: The Offices of ?Country Life,? 1924-27. Three volumes. Folio (11 by 16 inches), original green cloth, marbled endpapers, original dust jackets with mounted color illustrations. $1850.First edition of this pictorial dictionary of English furniture, richly illustrated with dozens of color photographic plates and hundreds of in-text halftones of landmark furniture styles, in rare original dust jackets.The most authoritative work on Medieval to Georgian antique English furniture, featuring well over a thousand photographs with explanatory commentary. Without Macquoids pioneering work, furniture studies would never have reached their present state (Jerome Phillips). Macquoids collaborator Ralph Edwards was a distinguished furniture expert in his own right and later became the Curator of Woodwork at Londons prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum, where he helped to build a massive collection of nearly 14,000 pieces. Owner signature in volume II.Books fine, scarce original dust jackets with a bit of staining, some chips to spine ends, a few tears. A near-fine set.

The Complaint and the Consolation; or, Night Thoughts, Page 57, "Trembling each gulp, lest death should snatch the bowl by Blake, William. Young, Edward

7 to 14 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $6.35

Details

$495.00

( US$)

Seller: John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller

Title: The Complaint and the Consolation; or, Night Thoughts, Page 57, "Trembling each gulp, lest death should snatch the bowl
Author: Blake, William. Young, Edward
Seller: John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller (United States)
Description: 1797. London: R. Noble, 1797. Large 4to, pp. 57/58, with a full-page engraving by Blake surrounding the letterpress text. A loose sheet, fore-edges untrimmed (some still with deckle), minimal trimming to top and bottom edges. § First edition, perfect for display or for teaching as the leaf is quite sturdy and can be carefully handled or matted for framing. The leaf is from from "Narcissa," the third night of Young's poem, and the illustration shows a party of drinkers under a looming figure clutching a spear. Blake, virtually in a frenzy, completed 537 watercolor designs when he was commissioned to illustrate Young's masterpiece. The publisher only issued the first four 'Nights' and had Blake engrave (and partially etch) 43 plates to test the market. The response must have been poor since no further engravings were requested of Blake. Ironically, today the poet Young, once compared with Shakespeare and Milton, is forgotten save for this edition. Bentley, Blake Books, 515. Essick and LaBelle, Night Thoughts, Dover, 1975. Ray, The Illustrator and the Book in England, 1790-1914, 3.

Visual Design in Action (Promotional Exhibition Pamphlet) by SUTNAR, Ladislav

7 to 10 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: FREE

Details

$95.00

( EU VAT US$0)

Seller: Harper's Books

Title: Visual Design in Action (Promotional Exhibition Pamphlet)
Author: SUTNAR, Ladislav
Seller: Harper's Books (United States)
Condition: Near fine in stapled wrappers.
Description: Cincinnati / Hamilton: The Contemporary Arts Center and Champion Papers Inc., 1961. Near fine in stapled wrappers.. First Edition. Thin quarto. 16pp. Pamphlet promoting the traveling exhibition and book devoted to the work of Ladislav Sutnar. Black and white reproductions, with elaborate graphic design on multiple paper stocks.

Write In Jerry Brown President by AITKEN, Doug

6 to 14 days for delivery

Standard Shipping: $7.00

Details

$75.00

( EU VAT US$0)

Seller: Argosy Book Store

Title: Write In Jerry Brown President
Author: AITKEN, Doug
Seller: Argosy Book Store (United States)
Condition: near fine
Description: New York: Museum of Modern Art, 2008. Limited. hardcover. near fine. Illustrated in black and white. Unpaginated. Square 4to, pictorial boards with a hexagonal die-cut, holding a hexagonal booklet. New York: Museum of Modern Art, (2008). A bit roughed at spine edge, else fine. Limited edition -- number 94/225 copies, signed by the author.

Secure Checkout