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973 - CARDAN (Jérôme). THE SCIENCE OF THE WORLD OR CIVIL WISDOM.
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CARDAN (Jérôme). THE SCIENCE OF THE WORLD OR CIVIL WISDOM. Paris, published by the widow of Toussainct Quinet, 1652. In-4°, [14]-467-[2] pages, soft ivory vellum (contemporary binding). A work that Cardan himself considered his masterpiece. This second edition is divided into four books, including: The Influence of the Stars on Human Actions, Choosing a Place of Residence, Physical Health, How to Travel,… The French translation is by René Choppin, a lawyer at the Parliament. A well-handled copy with several loose leaves. (Caillet 2024).
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