Perez de Valentia, Jacob
First edition of a cosmographically-relevant Spanish work, apparently the first published in Spain to adhere to the Ptolemaic theory of the world, printed at the first press established Valencia (Spain), in a fascinating strictly contemporary Spanish “Mudejar” style binding.
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Two volumes, median folio (336 x 235mm). 397 ff. (of 400, without three blanks). Contemporary Spanish brown blindstamped morocco, clasps and brass catchplates, edges saffron, remains of paper label on spine, formerly chained, lacking one clasp, worming and scrapes to boards, corners chipped, one spine panel gone. Some dampstaining and spotting mostly at ends, some worming in text, a repaired tear affecting text on one leaf.
Provenance: from the collection of Elaine and Alexandre Rosenberg.
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