Signatures: Engraved t.p. *⁴ 2*⁸ [pi]² A-2C⁸ [croix fleurettée]⁸., Includes index., and "Dell'eccellenza invenzione, e progresso dell'astronomia, discorso del Sig. Carlo Malavista": p. [1]-[8] at end.
Manuscript on paper of Agostino Cesareo (Rome, 16th century), L'arte del navigare
Description:
In Italian., Script: Written by one scribe in careful Humanistica Cursive., Coloured and uncoloured diagrams, illustrations and maps., Many pages are spoiled by the acidity of the ink., and Binding: Original limp vellum. On the front cover the inscription "L'arte de ***"; on the rear cover contemporary calculations.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Cesareo, Agostino.
Subject (Topic):
Astronomy, Cosmography, Navigation, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Italian literature, and Manuscripts, Medieval