The History of Lapland: Containing a Geographical Description, and a Natural History of that Country; with an Account of the Inhabitants, their Original, Religion, Customs, Habits, Marriages, Conjurations, Employments, &c. (Lapponia) To which are added, The Travels of the King of Sweden’s Mathematicians into Lapland: The History of Livonia, and the Wars there: Also a journey into Lapland, Finland, &c. Written by Dr. Olof Rudbeck in the year 1701.

Language: English

Published by Tho. Newborough, London, 1704

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The expanded second English language edition of Johannes Schefferus' 'Lapponia'.First published in Latin in 1673. A folio first English language edition followed in 1674. Full speckled calf leather binding. Rebacked with original spine laid over, corners of boards restored. Spine with five raised bands, red morocco title label, gilt ornament to compartments. A few small marks and light stains to text but overall a nice clean example. Creasing and a small tear to upper corner of final leaf. Lacking the plate at page 340 (modern reproduction is loosely inserted), otherwise complete, with the fold-out frontis title, fold-out map, fold-out illustration of a drum at page 134 & plate at page 144 plus several illustrations within the text. A good solid example. ESTC: T146952. Overall condition is Very Good. Size: 5.25 x 8 inches (13 x 20 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: 8vo, [8], 416, 22.

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Title
The History of Lapland: Containing a Geographical Description, and a Natural History of that Country; with an Account of the Inhabitants, their Original, Religion, Customs, Habits, Marriages, Conjurations, Employments, &c. (Lapponia) To which are added, The Travels of the King of Sweden’s Mathematicians into Lapland: The History of Livonia, and the Wars there: Also a journey into Lapland, Finland, &c. Written by Dr. Olof Rudbeck in the year 1701.
Author
John Scheffer (Johannes Schefferus) / Olof Rudbeck
Publisher
Tho. Newborough, London
Publication year
1704
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
2nd Edition.
Item weight
750 grams
Dimensions
5.25 x 8 inches (13 x 20 cm)
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Tarrington Books

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