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Clüver, Introductionis in universam geographicam, Amsterdam, 1661, modern half calf

UK: Greenford Park Warehouse

Lot Closed

December 12, 11:33 AM GMT

Estimate

1,500 - 2,000 GBP

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Philipp Clüver


Introductionis in universam geographicam, tam veterem quam novam, libri VI. Amsterdam: Joannes Janssonius, 1661


4to (192 x 155mm.), title printed in red and black with woodcut printer's device, woodcut initials, engraved plate of climatic zones and the winds, letterpress table, 45 double-page engraved maps by or after P. van den Keere, A. Goos and others, modern half marbled calf in period style over old marbled boards, spine gilt in compartments, occasional light damp-staining, a few small marginal tears


Clüver's geography was first printed posthumously in 1624 and proved very influential; this later edition contains maps to compare the ancient world with the present, as well as a final section by Petrus Bertius containing an overview of world geography and a list of Roman emperors. 


LITERATURE:

Shirley, Mapping of the World 426; STCN 34081439Z


PROVENANCE:

Rt Rev. Nathaniel S. Thomas, armorial bookplate (presumably retained from an earlier binding)

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