Small 4to. Woodcut device on title. Both works are illustrated with woodcut diagrams (some full-page) and initials. Aristarchus is comprised of 42 leaves numbered on rectos only; [4 leaves of title and preliminaries, 38 leaves of text numbered 1 - 38]. Hero of Alexandria is 82 leaves, numbered on rectos only; [2 leaves of title and preliminaries, 80 leaves of text numbered 1 - 80 (pages 78 & 80 misnumbered, both as '70')]. Old vellum, some creases and edge wear, very good. The first gathering is loose; some moderate wear and red speckling of title, and a small repair to lower title of the firs... View More...