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De disputatione lipsicensi quantum ad Boemos obiter deflexa est Epistola / Hieronymi Emser. Ad Aegocerotem / Lutheri additio; Title page recto
Emser was one of Luther’s antagonists in this period and he referred to him as "Goat Emser." This work summarizes the debate that occurred in Leipzig between Luther and his opponents. Chief among these was Johann Eck, one of the leading intellects of…
De evangelica praeparatione, unnumbered page detail
The first type to be consciously designed according to typographical ideals.
De Manatvs. op de Noort Riuier; The Manatus map - Castello copy
Two images on the pageCaption: "Manhattan Island copy made c. 1660 from original of 1639" (Florence Villa Castello)
De Re Metallica
A cross-sectional illustration of a mine. Gears and drive-shafts harness horse power to operate an underground ore lift.
De Re Metallica
A cross-sectional illustration of a mine. A turbine powers three subterranean piston pumps in succession to drain a flooded mine shaft.
De Re Metallica
An illustration of a mine ventilation system. The vane (H) orients the wooden vessel (A) so that the vent (C) faces the wind. The wind forces fresh air through a pipe (D) and into the mine.