Lot 101 
101
Peder Horrebow
Basis astronomiae. 1735., 1735.
Estimate:
€ 2,400 / $ 2,568 Sold:
€ 2,223 / $ 2,378 (incl. surcharge)
DSB VI, 513. - Bruun II, 76. - Nicht bei Houzeau/Lanc. - Erste Ausgabe des sehr seltenen Werkes. - "Horrebow's scientific life was shaped by two major influences. The first was his daily association during his youth with Römer, of whom Horrebow later spoke with the greatest devotion. Second, in the great fire in Copenhagen in 1728 nearly all of Römer's papers and unpublished observations were destroyed together with Horrebow's own observations; and from that time on it remainded a matter of personal honor for Horrebow to describe fully Römer's scientific achievements in order to preserve them for posterity. Horrobow's book on Römer, the classic 'Basis astronomiae', contained Römer's observations, which Horrebow made with his own meridian circle during three days and nights. These observations were soon being used in early determinations of proper motions." (DSB) - Die schönen Tafeln von J. Friedlein nach L. Th. Skive zeigen die Kopenhagener Sternwarte, detaillierte Abbildungen astronomischer Instrumente, schematische Berechnungen etc. - Mit durchgeh. Wasserrand (Falttafeln meist nicht betroffen), vereinz. gering stockfl., Titel mit breitem Randabschnitt im Fußsteg, vord. flieg. Vorsatz entfernt.First edition of this very rare work. With 12 folding plates depicting the observatory in Copenhagen, astronomical instruments, schematic illustrations etc. Contemp. calf with label on spine. - Waterstain throughout (plates mostly not affected), here and there minor foxing, cut-out to lower margin of title, front flying endpaper removed.
101
Peder Horrebow
Basis astronomiae. 1735., 1735.
Estimate:
€ 2,400 / $ 2,568 Sold:
€ 2,223 / $ 2,378 (incl. surcharge)