[Rarebooks] FS: Zonca's key work in the history of technology. Padua: 1607

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Zonca, Vittorio. NOVO TEATRO DI MACHINE et Edifici per Varie et Sicure 
Operationi. Colle Loro Figure Tagliate in Rame La Dichiaoratione, e Dimostratione di 
Ciascuna. Opera Necessaria ad Architetti… Padua: Pietro Bertelli. 1607. Sm. 
folio. (8),116pp. Fine copper engraved title page and 42 full page copper 
engravings of various machines for industry. Old vellum, soiled, very neatly 
rebacked.   An excellent copy.     $10,000.00 (trade discount allowed)
First edition of this key work in the history of technology, the earliest 
Italian book printed on machines. Included among the plates are a large book 
press, a printing press, and an engraving (intaglio) press. Each plate is 
accompanied with detailed text. See Dibner, HERALDS OF SCIENCE #173. Norman Library 
#2281.

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