Ptolemy, Claudius (c. 100-170 AD) The Compost of Ptolomeus, Prince of Astronomie.

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Ptolemy, Claudius (c. 100-170 AD) The Compost of Ptolomeus, Prince of Astronomie. London: Printed by M. P[arsons] for Henry Gosson, and are to be sold by Edward Wright, 1638?. Octavo, woodcut on title, numerous small woodcuts to text, including astrological signs, a very small world map, some physiognomy cuts, and some of chiromancy; rare; no U.S. copies in ESTC; no auction records, bound in later full tan calf, 5 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.

A-I8.
http://estc.bl.uk/S112005
Estimate $3,000-5,000


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