Philipp Cluver — Introductio in Universam Geographiam

Amsterdam, Joannem Wolters, 1697. Leather. An important early modern geographical textbook by Philipp Cluver, a monumental work, this copy illustrated with a frontispiece. In the original Latin.ESTC citation number R223927.An important early modern study on Geography.This work, first published in 1624, was the first comprehensive modern geography, and subsequently became a standard geographical textbook.Illustrated with a frontispiece only, bound without the other plates and folding maps.By Philipp Cluver, an antiquarian, historian, and geographer, who is well known for his contributions to early modern study. In a full panelled calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with some light rubbing and marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the spine and extremities, with a little loss to the head of the spine. Lacking most of the spine label. Small repair to the head and tail of the boards to the joints. Small cracks to the joints. Institutional label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with the odd spot. Bound without the plates and maps. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .