Nicolai Klimii iter Subterraneum Novem Telluris Theoriam by Ludvig Holberg 1st Ed

Ludvig Holberg (published anonymously)

Published by Sumpibus Jacobi Preussii (Jacob Preuss), Hafniæ & Lipsiæ (Copenhagen & Leipzig), 1741

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Nicolai Klimii iter Subterraneum Novem Telluris Theoriam by Ludvig Holberg 1st Ed Three former owners' small signatures on title page, one with short note dated 1812, old library stamp on title page, first page of text creased where fold-out plate faces it, a common fault, browning and foxing throughout as usual. The vellum shows the usual patina and dust soiling imparted by age. Original Latin text. [Holberg, Ludvig]. Author's name not stated on title page. Nicolai Klimii iter Subterraneum Novem Telluris Theoriam ac Historiam Quintę Monarchię Adhuc Incognitę Exhibens e Bibliotheca B. Abelini (this Latin title being better known to English-language readers as: Niels Klim's Journey to the World Underground). Sumpibus Jacobi Preussii, Hafnię & Lipsię. 1741. First edition. The first important use in fiction of Edmond Halley's theory that the earth (and other planets) consist of concentric nested spheres surrounding a small central sun. Our hero falls through the earth's crust into the earth's hollow interior where he finds a small sun and the planet, Nazar, circling it. He has adventures on Nazar with its nonhuman intelligent beings. Bound in Early vellum over boards with title hand-lettered on spine (the same binding as the Wollheim copy.) Frontispiece and three plates, one of which is a fold-out page. From the collection of Barry R. Levin, Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature. Seller Inventory # HCX2642-1

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Title: Nicolai Klimii iter Subterraneum Novem ...

Publisher: Sumpibus Jacobi Preussii (Jacob Preuss), Hafnię & Lipsię (Copenhagen & Leipzig)

Publication Date: 1741

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

Book Type: BOOK