MONTANARI, Geminiano (1633-1687) - Cometes Bononiae observatus anno 1664 & 1665. Astronomicophysica dissertatio. Bologna: Ferroni, 1665. First edition of Montanari's first publication with observations on the passage of the famous comet of 1664-1665, observed from Bologna. The scientist, in whose work there are numerous references to Galileo, Cassini, Keplero, was not only an esteemed scholar but also a empiric scientist, designer of telescopes and measurements instruments. 8vo (190 x 140mm). A folding plate (some spotting but a nice genuine copy). Modern marbled boards, gilt title on spine and on label on front cover.

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