Christoph Cellarius - Notitia orbis antiqui, sive geographia
First Edition, with portrait of Cellarius and 34 double page maps and 1 double paged plate (all photographed).4 Books in 2 volumes.I Notitia Orbis Antiqui in universum comprehensi (1 map and 1 plate)II Liber II de Europa 19 MapsIII Liber III de Asia 8 MapsIV Liber IV Africae 6 Maps (including 1 not called for in the directions to the binder)The book is complete but contains 1 extra unnumbered print not mentioned in the binder's index: The map of Egypt.Size H*W*D: books together)* 20 CM Condition: The books are bound in Contemporary vellum, and are in very good, unrestored condition (the vellum with some unobtrusive stains, see images). Overall the bindings, maps and paper are in excellent condition. Book 1, around 50 pages have a wormhole, slightly affecting the text, the plates have some small unobtrusive wormholes (see pictures; all maps have been photographed). Missing right top corner of page 527, not missing any text. Book 2 only has some small wormholes in the register at the end of the book, only the last 2 blanks have larger spots. Read More