[12], 224, [44] pp. a6, A-Z4, Aa-Ii4, Kk6. With 21 copper-engravings in the text, including maps, depictions of the universe, Noah's Ark, distributions of animals, etc.; woodcut printer's devise on title-page. (folio) 15¼x9¾, old calf ruled in gilt, rebacked employing original spine strip. First Edition.
Scarce work tracing the creation of the world, primordal darkness, to the unveiling of the solar system, the introduction of animal life, the Garden of Eden, the flood, the evolving of the continents, etc. Among the 11 maps are several of the World, a number of the Holy Land, plus the Garden of Eden. Ink notation to bottom of title-page, "oratorii parisensis Catalogo Interiptus. H88."
Condition:
Minor wear to refurbished covers, occasional moderate darkening and light foxing to contents, small circular repair to title-page, not affecting printing, 4" marginal tear to P1, else very good or better.