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Arati Solensis Phaenomena cum commentariis.; Aratus (ca. 310-240 BC); 1499; 214.13.5

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Name/TitleArati Solensis Phaenomena cum commentariis.

About this objectArati Solensis Phaenomena cum commentariis. Folio, old vellum. Venice, Aldus, 1499. Fragment (leaves 308-368) of a larger book. Contains bibliographic notes relating to collection of Alan G. Thomas.

From the Collection of Professor D.A. Kidd.

MakerAratus (ca. 310-240 BC)

Maker RoleAuthor

MakerAldus Manutius [Manuzio] (1449-1515)

Maker RolePublisher

Date Made1499

Place MadeItaly

Place NotesVenice.

Medium and MaterialsVellum; Paper

TechniquePrinting

MeasurementsHeight 310mm; Width 433mm; Depth 28mm (dimensions when open)

Subject and Association KeywordsAstronomy - early works to 1800

Named CollectionThe James Logie Memorial Collection, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Object TypeBook

Object number214.13.5