al qabisi abu al saqr 'abd al 'aziz ibn 'uthman ibn 'ali alchabitius (4 résultats)

4to. (32), "171" (recte: 471), (1) pp. With printer's woodcut device to title page, two initials and 19 woodcut diagrams in the text. Slightly later vellum. First edition of this important commentary on al-Qabisi's most influential work, "al-Madkhal" (the text of which is included in the Latin translation of Joannes Hispalensis prepared in 1144): an introductory exposition of some of the fundamental principles of genethlialogy, the astrological science of casting nativities, or divination as to the destinies of newborns. The author, known as "Alchabitius" in the Latin tradition, flourished in Aleppo, Syria, in the middle of the 10th century. "Although al-Qabisi's education was primarily in geometry and astronomy, his principal surviving treatise, 'Al-madkhal ila sina'at ahkam al-nujum' ('Introduction into the Art of Astrology') in five sections [.], is on astrology. The book, as the title indicates, is an introductory exposition of some of the fundamental principles of genethlialogy; its present usefulness lies primarily in its quotations from the Sassanian Andarzghar literature and from al-Kindi, the Indians, Ptolemy, Dorotheus of Sidon, Masha'allah, Hermes Trismegistus, and Valens. Although completely lacking in originality, it was highly valued as a textbook" (DSB). "Together with the writings of Abu Ma'shar and Sacrobosco's 'Sphaera mundi', 'al-Madkhal' became Europe's authoritative introduction to astrology between the 13th and the 16th century [.] In 1560 the commentary of Naibod (also known as Nabod or Naiboda) appeared in Cologne. This professor of mathematics had previously published the first book of Euclid's 'Elementa' and his own treatise on arithmetics. For his commentary he relies mainly on Ptolemy, Bonatti and Regiomontanus. Its wide circulation bears evidence to the vivid interest which al-Qabisi's astrology engendered as late as the early 17th century A.D." (cf. Arnzen, p. 96 & 106f.). Naibod (1523-93) taught at the universities of Cologne and Erfurt, adhering to the Ptolemaic principles. His commentary on al-Qabisi was banned by the Catholic church. Naibod is said to have discovered a new method to prognosticate a man's fate, but was unable to avert his own murder in spite of his having presaged it (cf. Jöcher III, 806). - Slightly browned but a good copy. Provenance: 1) Contemporary handwritten ownership "Joannis Roberti Aurelii" on the title page, probably by Jean Robert of Orléans who in 1557 published "Sententiarum juris libri quatuor". 2) Later in the famous collection of the Polish theologian Józef Andrzej Zaluski (1702-74), with his stamp on the title page. With his brother, Zaluski founded the Bibliotheca Zalusciana, the first Polish public library, dispersed in 1795. 3) The book was subsequently acquired by the Warsaw industrialist Jan Henryk Geysmer (1780-1835) (his stamp on the foot of the title). 4) Bookplate of the composer Robert Curt von Gorrissen (1887-1978) on front pastedown. - VD 16, N 14. Adams N 3. BM-STC German 642 Houzeau/Lancaster 4882. Zinner 2239. Thorndike VI, 119f. BNHCat N 2. Grassi p. 483. Dewhirst I.1, 781. Hamel II, 187f. Cantamessa 5437. DSB XI, 226. R. Arnzen, "Vergessene Pflichtlektüre: Al-Qabisis astrologische Lehrschrift im europäischen Mittelalter", in: Zft. für Geschichte der arab.-islam. Wiss. 13 (2000), pp. 93-128, at p. 112 no. 6. Cf. M. H. Fikri, Treasures from The Arab Scientific Legacy in Europe (Qatar 2009), nos. 9f.

Hardcover. Etat : Poor. First Edition. [29], 471 pp., (wrongly numbered 171), [1 errata], complete with printer's woodcut device to title page, two initials and 19 woodcut diagrams in text, later full vellum, lightly soiled, title in black ink on spine, small worm hole at top inner margin of few leaves, not affecting text, few ink underlining and annotations in margins, pages 27 & 253 with small burn hole affecting 3 words altogether, pages 254 & 255 heavily stained, browning & foxing throughout, previous owner's bookplate verso front cover. First edition of this astrological work, based on the writings of Alcabitius. Al-Qabisi (died 967) was an Arab famous astrologer, he is best known for this work on judicial astrology which was dedicated to the Emir of Aleppo, Prince Sayf al-Dawla al-Hamadani. This is the first edition of of Valentino Naiboda on Al-Qabisi's treatise which appeared in Cologne. It attracted twelve printed editions into Latin between 1473 and 1521. From Latin the text was translated into several European languages. The Arabic text has received at least three Latin translations, which attracted several commentaries and were, in turn, translated into other European languages. In the 12th century it was translated by Johannes Hispalensis. In 1512 it was published by Melchiorre Sessa in Venice. The 1473 copy, and others until 1521, feature a writing about Al-Qabisi by John of Saxony. This work is an introductory exposition of some of the fundamental principles of genethlialogy, the astrological science of casting nativities, or divination as to the destinies of newborns. Al-Qabisi's work became Europe's authoritative introduction to astrology between the 13th and 16th century. It contains Joannes de Saxonia's commentary on al-Qasbisi's work, as well as the notes of Petrus Turrellus. His book is, as its title indicates, an introductory exposition of some of the fundamental principles of horoscope; its present usefulness lies primarily in its quotations from al-Andarzghar, al-Kinde, al-Hind, Ptolemy, Dorotheus, Mas'ashallah, Hermes, and Valens. But it was highly valued in the Middle Ages. The editor Valentino Naibod (1523-1593) attended Wittenberg in 1544, one year after publication of Copernicus' De revolutionibus, where he likely encountered the sympathetic "Wittenberg Interpretation" of Erasmus Reinhold.  He taught mathematics at the universities of Cologne and Erfurt, adhering to Ptolemaic principles. His commentary on al-Qabisi was banned by the Catholic Church. 'In the text much use is made of the Tables of Directions of Regiomontanus. Ptolemy is quoted a number of times in the original Greek. Guido Bonatti is cited, as is the speculation from aspects of Giovanni Bianchini. The disagreement between Campanus and Regiomontanus is noted, also that between the Arabs and Ptolemy, and between the Alfonsine and Prutenic Tables' (Thorndike VI, 119f). Naibod uses the latter to calculate planetary motion. John Dee's annotated copy is now in the Library of the Royal College of Physicians, London. Bibliographic references: Adams N 3; BM-STC German 642 Houzeau/Lancaster 4882; Zinner 2239; Thorndike VI, 119f; BNHCat N 2. Grassi p. 483; Dewhirst I.1, 781; Hamel II, 187f; Cantamessa 5437; DSB XI, 226. #23004.

4to (160 x 215 mm). (74) ff., unfoliated. With woodcut title vignette (a globe showing Arctic Circle, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, and Antarctic Circle); illustrated throughout with astrological diagrams and tables; large foliated initials and smaller ornamental initials. Later full vellum binding, incorporating an earlier musical manuscript leaf with illuminated capital. An early endleaf with a near-contemporary manuscript index has been preserved from an earlier binding. First 16th century edition of this important commentary on al-Qabisi's most influential work, "al-Madkhal" (the text of which is included in the Latin translation of Joannes Hispalensis prepared in 1144): an introductory exposition of some of the fundamental principles of genethlialogy, the astrological science of casting nativities, or divination as to the destinies of newborns. The author, known as "Alchabitius" in the Latin tradition, flourished in Aleppo, Syria, in the middle of the 10th century. "Although al-Qabisi's education was primarily in geometry and astronomy, his principal surviving treatise, 'Al-madkhal ila sina'at ahkam al-nujum' ('Introduction into the Art of Astrology') in five sections [.], is on astrology. The book, as the title indicates, is an introductory exposition of some of the fundamental principles of genethlialogy; its present usefulness lies primarily in its quotations from the Sassanian Andarzghar literature and from al-Kindi, the Indians, Ptolemy, Dorotheus of Sidon, Masha'allah, Hermes Trismegistus, and Valens. Although completely lacking in originality, it was highly valued as a textbook" (DSB). "Together with the writings of Abu Ma'shar and Sacrobosco's 'Sphaera mundi', 'al-Madkhal' became Europe's authoritative introduction to astrology between the 13th and the 16th century" (cf. Arnzen, p. 96 & 106f.). The 1502 edition was a reprint of the same publishers' edition of 1491. This copy features a beautiful near-contemporary vellum binding, incorporating a manuscript musical score with an illuminated capital. - Late 19th and early 20th century bookseller's descriptions pasted onto old final flyleaf and front free endpaper. Tidy inked marginalia and a few manicules throughout in a very early hand; a few minor paper repairs due to worming. Some dampstaining to margins, but in very good condition. - Edit 16, CNCE 830. BM-STC Italian 1. Houzeau/Lancaster 3847 ("Rare"). Cf. Adams A 20 (1503 re-issue). DSB XI, 226. Sander 219. R. Arnzen, "Vergessene Pflichtlektüre: Al-Qabisis astrologische Lehrschrift im europäischen Mittelalter", in: Zft. für Geschichte der arab.-islam. Wiss. 13 (2000), pp. 93-128. M. H. Fikri, Treasures from The Arab Scientific Legacy in Europe (Qatar 2009), nos. 9f.

4to. 64 ff. With several diagrams and woodcut initials in the text and the printer's full-page woodcut device on the final page, printed in red and black. Modern limp vellum with ties. "Early edition of Alchabitius' 'Introduction to the Mystery of Judgments from the Stars', with the 'modern' version by Antonius de Fantis. Sessa issued the same work at the same time, but Liechtenstein's edition is superior and especially esteemed for the fine woodcut in black and red (printer's mark) at the end" (Weil). Translated by Joannes Hispalensis (in 1144), with the commentary of Joannes de Saxonia. "Although al-Qabisi's education was primarily in geometry and astronomy, his principal surviving treatise, 'Al-madkhal ila sina'at ahkam al-nujum' ('Introduction into the Art of Astrology') in five sections [.], is on astrology. The book, as the title indicates, is an introductory exposition of some of the fundamental principles of genethlialogy; its present usefulness lies primarily in its quotations from the Sassanian Andarzghar literature and from al-Kindi, the Indians, Ptolemy, Dorotheus of Sidon, Masha'allah, Hermes Trismegistus, and Valens. Although completely lacking in originality, it was highly valued as a textbook [. The] Latin version was commented on by Joannes de Saxonia at Paris in 1331" (DSB). - Title slightly smudged; occasional light waterstaining. From the library of Curt Wallin with his armorial bookplate on the pastedown. Rare; a single copy in auction records since 1975. - Edit 16, CNCE 834. Adams A 24. BM-STC 1. BM I, 307. IA 102.864. Essling 301. Sander 223. Houzeau/Lancaster I, 3848. DSB XI, 226. Weil, Cat. VI, 29. OCLC 46413115. Cf. M. H. Fikri, Treasures from The Arab Scientific Legacy in Europe (Qatar 2009), nos. 9f.