Seminario Vescovile, Padua

Tabulae geographicae, quibus universa geographia vetus continetur. Padua: Ex Typographia Seminarii, 1699



4 parts in one volume, folio (19 x 14 1/2 in.; 482 x 368 mm). Letterpress divisional titles and indexes to each part, 81  double-page engraved maps, including one folding and one single-page, (of 84 called-for), after G. Sanson, N. Sanson, A. Ortelius, P. Duval and P. Cluever, all hand-colored in outline and in cartouches; first title somewhat soiled, some other marginal smudges and spots, small fold-tears mended in map 14 of first part, light stain in upper fold margin of last part. Contemporary vellum, later ms. title on spine; corners and edges torn. Red cloth drop-box

Phillips 5644

first title somewhat soiled, some other marginal smudges and spots, small fold-tears mended in map 14 of first part, light stain in upper fold margin of last part. Contemporary vellum, later ms. title on spine, in a red cloth drop-box; corners and edges torn.
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Beautiful, crisp copy of this atlas, evidently intended to supplement the study of ancient history, literature, and the bible. The four parts are devoted to ancient Europe, the Holy Land, ancient patriarchates and bishoprics, and to Roman history.