Bidspirit auction | 1658 ORBIS LUMEN ET ATLANTIS

1658 ORBIS LUMEN ET ATLANTIS ANTIQUE DESCRIPTION OF THE WORLD INCL. AMERICA - (Linda, L.). Orbis Lumen et Atlantis Iuga Tecta Retecta: Das ist: Newe außführliche Entdeck- Und Beschreibung der gantzen Welt... (New detailed discovery and description of the entire world... ) Francfurt: Beyer, Ammon and Serlin; 1658 Size 7 by 8.5” 3 lvs, 952 pages, ( 496 pages, pages 1001 - 1456), 4 lvs. Original full vellum binding with intact clasps Toning and foxing - VD17 39:128945P. Sabin 54461- Second German edition of the world's countries descriptions. - The basis of the work is Lucas de Linda's ”Descriptio orbis et oninium eius rerum publicarum” from 1655, enriched with extensive contributions from other sources. Contains descriptions of all major countries and continents, including America (pp. 1352-1403). The book was obviously printed in 2 parts, pages 497-1000 have been skipped in the pagination (according to the index, this is complete) With stamped crowned monogram on the front endpaper. Text in German Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.