Aristotle Aristotelis eorum quae physica sequuntur, sive Metaphysicorum, ut vocant,libri tredecim Paris: Dionysius à Prato, 1568 Rare Latin translation of the Metaphysics by a French Benedictine Scholar, Joachim Perion, (1499-1599), first published in 1554. An interesting copy, with ownership inscription on title of "Philiberti Amadeo Machet", and the very unusual covers, gilt-stamped with the owner's name in gilt 4to. 160 leaves. Contemporary calf with large gilt arabesque centerpiece on both upper and lower covers, additionally stamped in gilt IEHAN (front cover) and MARCHIAND (lower cover). Rebacked preserving original spine. Fresh, fine copy. Not in Adams; not in RLIN or OCLC; one copy in Bibliothèque Nationale (FRBNF30027525) Price: USD 2,000.00 other currencies   order no. 42461    inquire

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