Epitome of Copernican Astronomy & Harmonies of the World
Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 2005. Collector's Edition. Leather bound. 245pp. Octavo [22cm]. Full burgundy leather with raised bands and gilt stamped decorative patterns on the spine and covers. Title stamped in gilt on spine. All edges gilt. Moire endsheets and satin ribbon pagemarker. Short gift inscription facing title page. Very Good +. Item #71205
Intended as an astronomical textbook, and originally published 1618-1621. Due to Kepler's support of heliocentrism, the first volume of the original publication was placed on a list of prohibited books in the year 1619.
The term "inertia" made its first appearance in the original text.
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