[GEOPONICA]. Selected Teachings of Caesar Constantine. Twent - Lot 57

[GEOPONICA]. Selected Teachings of Caesar Constantine. Twenty Books on Agriculture, translated by Janus Cornarius, physician. Byzantine compilation on agriculture, based on ancient authors. 16th-century edition, in the Latin version provided by Janus Cornarius. Basileae (Basel), Froben, 1538. In-12, half-vellum with cream-colored corners, smooth spine. 18th-century binding. 4 uncollated folios, 389 and 1 uncollated folio (typographical mark). Binding worn, with a small tear on the spine; rare light foxing. Handwritten note in ink at the bottom of the title page. Latin edition prepared by Janus Cornarius and reprinted from the Venetian edition of the same year. The Geoponika is an encyclopedic compilation on agriculture and animal husbandry, commissioned by Emperor Constantine VII and based on the earlier work of Cassius Bassus. The interior is in fresh condition for this uncommon edition.