Smalcaldensis Geographia antiqua recognita denuo, & ad veterum novorumque scriptorum fidem, historicorum maxime, identidem castigata, & quinta editione plurimis locis aucta & immutata. Huic demum sextæ editioni tot chartas ex majori auctoris Geographia antiqua, quot ad minorem hanc illustrandam requirebantur, duplicemque indicem, quorum priori vetera locorum nomina novis præponuntur, posteriori nova veteribus
London: S. Ballard, J. Senex, G. Innys, J. Osborn and T. Longman, 1731. Sixth Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. viii, 180pp. plus 27 fold out maps. Brown blind-stamped calf. Title page printed in red and black. A Latin geography book designed as an aid to the study of the Old and New Testament by the 17th century German scholar Christoph Cellarius (Keller), a pioneer in the study of medieval geography. Includes an introduction by Samuel Patrick, who, in the 18th century, rescued the "Geographia" and used it as a textbook for English school children. Maps include the world, the Middle East, Germany in antiquity, Spain in antiquity, Palestine, Greece and Latium. This work exemplifies the scientific trend in Enlightenment era Protestant thought. A period in which clergymen played leading roles in the advancement of science as they sought evidence to confirm the biblical narrative. Decorative initials and head and tail pieces. Text in Latin. Signed by previous owner on front free endpaper, same leaf almost detached but still holding. Age wear and abrasions on binding. Binding copy with front board detached, but present. Outline of Italy drawn on fly leaf. Lower left corner of the world map chipped (not affecting the illustration). Map of Spain hand-colored, with parts of other fold out maps outlined in color. Binding in overall poor to fair, interior in good+ to very good condition. poor to vg. Item #21191
References: Walter A. Goffart, "Historical Atlases: The First Three Hundred Years, 1570-1870" pg. 140 and 231-33.
Price: $350.00