12
Caspar Schott
Schola Steganographica. 1665.
Estimate:
€ 1,200 / $ 1,320 Sold:
€ 1,320 / $ 1,452 (incl. surcharge)
Dünnhaupt 12.1. - Caillet 10 007. - De Backer/p. VII, 911. - Cf. Wheeler Gift 190 (2nd edition 1680). - First edition of the scientific compendium on cryptography in several languages. Covers, among others, the transmission of secret magnetic signals by means of compasses. - Lacking the sometimes mentioned additional 2 ll. catalogue raisonné at the end. - Somewhat foxed or browned in places, rear inner hinge loosened, else fine copy.
First edition. One of the famous works on cryptography of its time. With engr. frontispiece, full-page engr. coat-of-arms on title verso, 8 folding plates, 5 engravings in text and 3 (2 folding) letterpress tables. Contemp. vellum. - Some foxing or browning, rear inner hinge loosened. Else fine copy.
12
Caspar Schott
Schola Steganographica. 1665.
Estimate:
€ 1,200 / $ 1,320 Sold:
€ 1,320 / $ 1,452 (incl. surcharge)