Reason and Revolution: Extraordinary Works from a Distinguished Private Collection. Part 1

Reason and Revolution: Extraordinary Works from a Distinguished Private Collection. Part 1

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Moxon, Joseph | A tutor to astronomy and geography, London, 1665, contemporary calf

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Moxon, Joseph

A Tutor to Astronomy and Geography... London: Joseph Moxon, 1665


The use globes from their maker, including recent Dutch discoveries in the Pacific.

 

"Moxon was born in Yorkshire but moved to London and established himself as a skilled maker of globes and maps... This present volume is designed as a sales tool for the globes, maps and instruments available at his London establishment. In the preface he carefully states that his globes are the most up-to-date available in that they incorporate the latest geographic findings (he specifically mentions the recent Dutch discoveries of Hollandia Nova, Zelandia Nova and Van Dieman's Land)" (Tomash & Williams M140 for the 1659 edition).

 

4to (185 x 148 mm). Woodcut text diagrams; some offsetting to margins of title with small stamp "TN" under imprint, X1 and a few other leaves a little soiled at lower margin, paper flaw to Y1, yet a very crisp copy. Contemporary calf; old rebacking. 



PROVENANCE

George Dunn of Woolley Hall, Maidenhead (bookplate to front pastedown) —

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