philipp cluwer (3 resultados)

One of the later editions of the "Introduction to Universal Geography", the first comprehensive modern geography, originally published in 1624-1629; it remained a standard work through the mid-18th century; the first of its six parts deals in general with the Earth, the remaining five contain short descriptions of countries and stress human and historical considerations. Written by Philipp Clüver (1580-1622), a Leiden-based German geographer, the founder of historical geography. This edition is supplemented with "Breviarium Totius Orbis Terrarum" and a survey of Roman emperors (short works by Petrus Bertius), followed by an index. The book features an engraved title page with putti and three figures of geographers. The copy contains a set of 4 fold-out plates (tables, diagrams) and 37 fold-out maps (copper engravings), both historical and modern, e.g. hemispheres, Europe, historical Roman provinces, Britain and Ireland, various European countries, various parts of Italy, Russia, Asia, China, India, Persia, Africa, America, various parts of the Middle East etc. Only a map of Galia is missing (torn away). Antiqua typeface; pages are decorated with headpieces and initials. The front endpaper and title leaf contain several ownership notes. /// Parchment binding (with handwritten title); hardback, [12]+388+[6]+[70] pp., 4 plates + 37 maps, 12° (7.5 x 13.5 cm), parchment discoloured and slightly worn, top edge darkened, fore edge with small ink stain, back hinge split, front free endpaper partly glued to front board, first plate with loss along bottom edge (diagram and text slightly corrupted), most pages, plates and maps with small narrow water stain along top edge, several maps with tear on folds, one map backed with small pieces of paper, one leaf's corner torn away (text slightly corrupted), last leaf partly detached, several leaves slightly worn along edges, other signs of wear and age are rare (minor creases and tears, small ink stain), one map missing, condition: good Book Language/s: Latin.

Vellum. Condición: Good. Not Stated Ilustrador. Illustrated with four detailed engraved maps and a decorative title page, this is a wonderful full vellum example of Philipp Cluver's fascinating discussion of ancient Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica. In the original Latin.First published in 1619, this is the scarce 1659 edition of this work.This is the work of German geographer Philipp Cluver, and discusses ancient Sicily, with further reference to Sardinia, and Corsica. It is viewed as a valuable source due to its references to the writing of other authors.Illustrated with an engraved title page, and four folding maps. Collated, complete.[4], A-2Q4. Collated, complete.Philipp Cluver was a significant Early Modern German geographer and historian, who published an early account of planet Earth, including a discussion of climate, navigation, and signs of the Zodiac. In a contemporary vellum binding. Back strip significantly age toned, with handling marks and rubbing to boards. Front hinge significantly strained, with board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type. Foxing and spotting to page perimeters throughout, with leaves towards the rear - including the index - significantly age toned. Good. book.

Condición: Good. Maps are clean. Vellum binding darkened; spotting and occasional browning in vol. 1, with spotting and extensive browning in vol. 2. Dampstain to lower left corner first 4 leaves vol. 1 and rear cover vol. 2. Front hinges open on both volumes with cords holding, rear hinges cracked but less so. Crown of vol. 2 pulled. The books are otherwise structurally sound. Good condition. Bookplates of T.J. Phillips-Jodrell, no other signs of ownership. Full vellum, 2 vols in folio [365mm]. Vol 1: *4, A-Ttt6, Vvv4 [*1= half-title recto, frontis verso; Vvv4 blank] + 9 double-page maps. Vol. 2: 2, A-Bbb6 [Bbb6 blank] + 5 double-page maps. Pagination: v.1 [20], 786; v. 2 [2], 787-1338, [22]--Index. Clüver may be considered the father of historical geography in modern times. He also published a historical geography of Germany. His Introductio in Universam Geographiam was a widely used textbook with many editions over the next century. Both the Italia and the Introductio were published posthumously. --Wikipedia The maps are by Nicolaas van Geilenkerken. References: Willems 221; Graesse II 204.