Georgii Agricolae De re metallica

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First edition.,Vignette (printer's device) on t.-p. and last page; initials.,For errors in paging see folder.,Signatures: 5, a-z6, A-Z6, Aa-Bb6.,Ferguson, Bib. Chem., 1, 10; Wolf. His. of Science ... 16th-17th cent. 353; BIbl. Osleriana, 670; Heralds of Science, 88.,"N. VIII. 21" on title page.,Bound in contemporary vellum. In a 1/4 navy levant over light navy cloth-covered box.,Bookplate of The family of Henry Posner.,P5,Condition: Cover cockled, marked, vellum torn; spine cap and foot rubbed and bent; pages foxed and cockled; textblock detached; slipcase rubbed, shelfwear.Scanned.7/03.,5 8,