Gnomonices libri octo, in quibus non solum horologiorum solariu[m], sed aliarum quo[que] rerum, quae ex gnomonis umbra cognosci possunt, descriptiones geometrice demonstrantur
By: auctore Christophoro Clavio Bambergensi, Societatis Iesu
Contributors: Zannetti, Francesco, printer; Zanetti, family of printers, printer
Publisher: Apud Franciscum Zanettum
Published: 1581
Place of publication: Romae
Language: lat
Number of pages: 654
Subjects: Sundials; Early works to 1800
Notes: Signatures: +⁸ A-E⁶ F⁸ G-3G⁶ 3H⁸.

Engraved titlepage; title within architectural border.

Title page vignette (IHS device); initials and tail-pieces.

Includes index and errata.

Illustrated with diagrams and tables.

Register, printer's device and colophon on 3H8r.

Rare Book copy: Scratched-out early ownership inscription.

Rare Book copy: Contemporary blindstamped panelled pigskin binding over boards.