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BRAHE, TYCHO. Astronomiae instauratae mechanica.<> [Second edition.] Engraved and woodcut illustrations, including title portrait. [52] (of [54]) leaves; lacks E3.4 (with illustrations?). Folio, 322x216 mm, modern 1/4 vellum; 2 wormholes through last 10 leaves affecting text and illustrations. Nuremberg: Levinus Hulsius, 1602
"Brahe's illustrated catalogue of his famous astronomical instruments (the most advanced in the world for their time), his globe and his observatory on the island of Hven. Brahe first issued the work for presentation from his private press on Hven in 1598. The second edition was the first for commercial distribution. It includes a brief autobiography"--Norman 320. Houzeau & Lancaster 2703; Zinner 3929.<
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