Geographia Generalis, in qua affectiones generales Telluris explicantur, [&c.]. [Third Amsterdam edition].

Varenius, Bernhardus (Bernhard Varen)

Published by Elzevir, 1671

About this Item

Amsterdam, 12mo. (14 cm), [40], 784 [i.e. 748] p., pictorial title page, folding plate, 3 text illustrations, and 4 folding tables. ***CONTENT: Varenius (1622-1650) was a German geographer; this is his most celebrated treatise. In this work, he treats physical geography scientifically, according to the understanding of the time. Initial chapters discuss the Earth's figure, dimensions, motion, etc. from a mathematical standpoint; other chapters discuss astronomical effects: day-length, tides, seasons, climate, time variations, etc. Later chapters discuss the surface of the Earth and practical applications of geography in map-making, navigation (including longitude and latitude determination), and more. For more than a century, this treatise was the standard text on the subject. ***CONDITION: This is a complete, VG+ copy in contemporary full vellum, with contemporary inked titles on the backstrip. The covers are very sound, showing only mild soiling to the vellum; backstrip lettering complete and bright. Joints solid, hinges strong, binding very firm. The text pages and illustrations are near pristine: fresh, clean and bright. The engraved title page is particularly well preserved. Possible very old owner's marking on the backstrip and endpapers, some neat, old underlining in the text, but no library markings. A very handsome copy of a scarce volume - I could not find other copies of this edition for sale online. Not in BMNH. International shipping will be extra for this volume, but only at my cost.

Seller Inventory # OG5366

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geographia Generalis, in qua affectiones generales Telluris explicantur, [&c.]. [Third Amsterdam edition].
• Publisher: Elzevir
• Publication Date: 1671
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good