Introductio in Universam Geographiam tam Veterem, quam Novam, Multis Locis Emendata...
Guelpherbyti [Wolfenbuttel, Germany]: Conradi Bunonis, 1667.
Third Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Very Good Condition. Item #046874
ISBN: NoISBN
Contemporary rolled pigskin over wooden boards, clasps intact, mild wear and discoloration, front hinge cracked, inner joint likewise, rear board slightly bowed, but sound and attractive overall. Light scattered foxing and staining, some creases and minor paper flaws to maps - quite clean internally. (6), 680, (84) pp with 40 folding maps, 3 plates, and an extra engraved title. Graesse c204 (later ed.)
The first modern geography text, it became a standard into the 18th century and perhaps his most famous work though even the first edition (1624) was posthumous. Size: Quarto (4to). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Geography & Maps; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 046874.
Price: $3,500.00