Thomas Burnet - TH. Burnetii Telluris Theoria Sacra - 1699
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TH. Burnetii Telluris Theoria Sacra, Originem & Mutationes Generalis Orbis Nostri by Thomas Burnet, published in 1699 in Latin by Joannem Wolters, a bound illustrated edition of 558 pages, 22 x 18.5 cm, in good condition.
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“TH. Burnetii Telluris Theoria Sacra, Originem & Mutationes Generalis Orbis Nostri“, Thomas Burnet, 1699.
For sale is an edition of the influential cosmogonical-theological work by the English scholar and theologian Thomas Burnet (1635–1715). In it he develops a natural-philosophy-influenced theory about the origin and development of the Earth, in which the biblical Flood is particularly central to his explanation of the world.
The work contains a fold-out plate with representations of the western and eastern hemispheres (comparison copies frequently show two fold-out plates, each with a separate illustration). In addition, there is a frontispiece as well as twelve of twelve illustrations, some of which are full-page. Moreover, there are several woodcut initials and decorative embellishments throughout the text.
Bound in a contemporary parchment binding with a handwritten spine title. The pages are slightly browned and untrimmed. The multi-fold plate has a crack, and there are occasional light foxing spots. Overall, in good condition.
Collation: 4 leaves, 558 pages
Dimensions: 22 x 18.5 cm
“TH. Burnetii Telluris Theoria Sacra, Originem & Mutationes Generalis Orbis Nostri“, Thomas Burnet, 1699.
For sale is an edition of the influential cosmogonical-theological work by the English scholar and theologian Thomas Burnet (1635–1715). In it he develops a natural-philosophy-influenced theory about the origin and development of the Earth, in which the biblical Flood is particularly central to his explanation of the world.
The work contains a fold-out plate with representations of the western and eastern hemispheres (comparison copies frequently show two fold-out plates, each with a separate illustration). In addition, there is a frontispiece as well as twelve of twelve illustrations, some of which are full-page. Moreover, there are several woodcut initials and decorative embellishments throughout the text.
Bound in a contemporary parchment binding with a handwritten spine title. The pages are slightly browned and untrimmed. The multi-fold plate has a crack, and there are occasional light foxing spots. Overall, in good condition.
Collation: 4 leaves, 558 pages
Dimensions: 22 x 18.5 cm
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Geology, History, Philosophy
Book title
TH. Burnetii Telluris Theoria Sacra
Author/ Illustrator
Thomas Burnet
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1699
Height
22 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Other edition
Width
18.5 cm
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Joannem Wolters
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
558
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