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ΑΡΑΤΟΥ ΣΟΛΕΩΣ Φαιυομενα και Διοσημεια; Aratus (ca. 310-240 BC); 1672; 214.13.3

From:UC Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Name/TitleΑΡΑΤΟΥ ΣΟΛΕΩΣ Φαιυομενα και Διοσημεια

About this objectPhainomena and the Weather Signs by Aratus of Soli, with scholia by Theon, Constellations by Eratosthenes and Hymns by Dionosius. Annotations on Eratostheenes and the Hymns of Dionysius added. Oxford, from the Sheldonian Theatre, 1672.

Hardcover, leather and linen bound, 2 works in 1 volume of total 216 pages, plus prefaces and illustrations.

From the Collection of Professor D.A. Kidd.

MakerAratus (ca. 310-240 BC)

Maker RoleAuthor

MakerJohn Fell (1625-1686)

Maker RolePublisher

Date Made1672

Place MadeUnited Kingdom

Place NotesOxford.

Medium and MaterialsLeather; Paper

TechniquePrinting

MeasurementsHeight 190mm; Width 123mm; Depth 29mm

Subject and Association KeywordsAstronomy - early works to 1800

Subject and Association KeywordsWeather lore - early works to 1800

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

Object TypeBook

Object number214.13.3