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FINE, Oronce (1494-1555). De speculo ustorio liber unicus, ignem ad propositam distantiam generante, Liber unicus. Paris: Michel de Vascosan, 1551.
4o (195 x 132 mm). Collation: A-E4 F6(-F6, blank). 25 leaves. Roman type. Woodcut diagrams and illustrations in text. Modern blue wrappers.
FIRST EDITION of Fine's short treatise on the burning-glass. It includes a discussion on intensifying the sun's light and heat by reflecting it with a parabolic mirror. Adams F-474; BM/STC French p. 166; Norman 796.
4o (195 x 132 mm). Collation: A-E4 F6(-F6, blank). 25 leaves. Roman type. Woodcut diagrams and illustrations in text. Modern blue wrappers.
FIRST EDITION of Fine's short treatise on the burning-glass. It includes a discussion on intensifying the sun's light and heat by reflecting it with a parabolic mirror. Adams F-474; BM/STC French p. 166; Norman 796.