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A major early 17th-century compilation of classical Roman military treatises, including De Re Militari by Flavius Vegetius Renatus, Strategemata by Frontinus, and additional military works by various ancient authors. This edition, published in 1607, was prepared by Dutch humanist Petrus Scriverius and enriched with commentary by Godfried Stewechius and Franciscus Modius. The volume includes 47 impressive woodcuts depicting Roman siege machines, formations, coins, and tactical diagrams. Printed in Latin, the book is a vital source for the study of ancient military science during the Renaissance. Condition ReportBound in contemporary limp vellum with handwritten spine title. The binding is worn with some soiling; text pages show minor foxing, consistent with the book’s age, but it remains in good condition overall. Artist or Maker: Flavius Vegetius Renatus Dimensions: 21 cm x 16 cm Medium: Printed book with woodcut illustrations Date:1607

Flavius Vegetius Renatus – De Re Militari & Other Classical Military Treatises – Printed Book with Woodcut Illustrations (1607)

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The main work on German hunting in the 18th century, here missing the appendix to the second volume titled Der wohl-unterrichtete Teutsche Fischer.Der Vollkommene Teutsche Jäger. 2 parts in 2 volumes (Part II missing the appendix). Leipzig, Martini, (1719)-24. Folio (approx. 34.8 x 22 cm). With 2 double-page engraved frontispieces, an engraved portrait, and 83 (instead of 110; 10 double-page) copper engravings. 12 leaves, 656 (recte 356), 4 pp., pp. 357-400, 111 pp., 16 (lacking the final blank), 4 leaves, 12, 8 (instead of 8), 224 pp.; 1 leaf, pp. (225)-364. Modern half leather and modern half cloth bindings. First edition. Schwerdt I, 175; Lindner 611.01; Souhart 187 (only Vol. I). Not listed in VD 18.

Hanns Friedrich von Fleming (1667–1724) - Flemming´s Der vollkommene Teutsche Jäger

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"Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière. Nouvelle Édition [...]. Rédigé par C.S. Sonnini.". 127 volumes, octavo size (some occasional defects but generally in good condition). This collection comprises a full set of a new edition of the renowned work by Buffon (1707-1788), edited by the French naturalist C.-N.-S. Sonnini de Manoncourt (1751-1812). The volumes cover a wide range of subjects, including general topics such as the theory of the earth and mineralogy, as well as specific categories like quadrupeds, birds, fish, cetaceans, reptiles (authored by Daudin), mollusks (by Denys-Monfort), crustaceans and insects (by P.A. Latreille), and plants (by C.F. Brisseau-Mirbel). Illustrated with over 1,000 plates and complete with 2 volumes of tables. Referenced in Nissen (ZBI) 682. Artist of MakerGeorges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon Date1799-1808

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