BRANCA, Giovanni (1571-1645) - Le Machine

Modern quarter vellum (with new endpapers). (3),40,14,23. Engraved title and 77 full-page woodcuts.FIRST EDITION of this treatise on machinery that ‘contains the first published representation of an action-powered steam turbine, a device described by Leonardo in the Codex Hammer (which remained unpublished until 1909’ (Norman). It is...

CAPRIGLIA CAPUCCINO, Giuseppe da. - Misura del Tempo cioe trattato d'horologii da...

Near contemporary vellum, red edges, later endpapers, modern box (chipping and rubbing to extremities, sometime restored). 3, 72. Engraved frontispiece showing a clock and the author’s portrait, 23 woodcuts, several full-page. Rare FIRST EDITION of one of the first treatise on clocks. ‘Raro… è veramente  uno dei...

AMSTERDAM INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR -...

Il Cartiglio is pleased to announce its participation at the Amsterdam International Antiquarian Book Fair - 37th edition We hope to see you at the stand 7. Download our pdf catalogue clicking "Download file" next to the image above.     OPEN HOURS: SAT 30 Sept: 1pm-6pm SUN 1 Oct: 11am-6pm   Click here for...

LONDON INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR 2017

La Libreria Antiquaria Il Cartiglio è lieta di annunciare la sua partecipazione alla Fiera Internazionale del libro antico di Londra. La fiera si svolgerà presso l'Olympia National Hall in Hammersmith Road - London, dal 1 al 3 Giugno. Saremmo lieti di incontrare colleghi e amici allo stand B15.