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CONTEMPORARY ANNOTATIONS THROUGHOUT

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CONTEMPORARY ANNOTATIONS THROUGHOUT: Tabularum geographicarum contractum libri quinque

by BERTIUS, Pierre

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Five parts in one volume. Oblong 8vo (108 x 184 mm). [xvi], 679, [9] pp. Allegorical engraved title and 174 engraved maps. Contemporary vellum, ties present; old light dampstain extending from upper margin affecting a number of leaves. Significant early annotations to numerous leaves and rear endpapers.

Bertius' Tabularum geographicarum was the finest and most important edition of the Caert thresoor, Barent Langenes' miniature atlas first published in 1598. Langenes (fl. 1598-1610) was a publisher in Middelburg and most likely the author of the text of the well-known and popular work that set the standard for the miniature atlas. Bertius' revised Latin text and Ptolemaic arrangement first appeared in 1600 and remained influential throughout the following century. All of the maps are up to date, and of particular interest is the fact that the text is geared toward the specific maps as opposed to reciting general information. The fifth part of the present edition features 15 maps devoted to America, including Mexico, Cuba and Jamaica, the Yucatan, Hispaniola, Peru and Brazil, among others.

Bertius (1565-1629) grew up in Beveren in Flanders and as a young man traveled widely in Europe. He moved to Amsterdam as a refugee from religious persecution, and after completing his education became a professor of mathematics and librarian at Leyden University. In 1618 he moved to Paris and became official cosmographer to Louis XIII. He was related by marriage to Jodocus Hondius and Pieter van den Keere. In addition to his miniature atlas, he is known for his editions of Ptolemy's Geographia (based on Mercator's edition of 1578).

Moreland and Bannister, Antique Maps, pp. 105-106; Sabin, 5014; Shirley, 211.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
16103
Title
CONTEMPORARY ANNOTATIONS THROUGHOUT
Author
BERTIUS, Pierre
Book Condition
Used
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Edition
THIRD EDITION
Publisher
Cornelius Nicolai
Place of Publication
Amsterdam
Date Published
1606
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
atlas, maps, dutch imprints, 17th century, world, europe, north america, south america

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