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Basileae, in officina Henrichi Petri, 1551, imprint from colophon.. FIRST EDITION 1551 in 2 parts, the first part on measurments and surveying, the second starting on page 69, on dialing and other contemporary timekeepers. Latin text, small folio, approximately 305 x 200 mm, 12 x 8 inches, large woodcut illustration to title page, many woodcut illustrations throughout including 12 striking images of the signs of the zodiac, diagrams and historiated initials, Errata with illustration on recto and printer's device on verso, LACKING FOLDING PLATE. Pages: [10], 1- 242, [2], bound in full early blind panelled calf, rebacked to style with raised bands and blind ornament in compartments, no label or lettering, housed in a sturdy custom made felt lined clamshell box with gilt lettered black morocco spine and cloth boards. Covers lightly rubbed and light shelf wear to edges. Repair to inner margin of title page, pale browning to same and slightly dusty with lower corner repaired and small…