Jakob Eberhard Gailer - Neuer Orbis Pictus für die Jugend, oder Schauplatz der Natur /322 lithographirte Abbildungen - 1833

Jakob Eberhard Gailer (1792–1850) / after Johann Amos Comenius
Book Title: Neuer Orbis Pictus for Youth, or Scene of Nature, Art, and Human Life in 322 lithographed illustrations with more precise explanations in German, Latin, and French.
Publisher: Johann Christian Mäcken junior, Reutlingen. Year: 1833 (Second, revised and enlarged edition).
Format: Large Octavo (Gr.-8°).
Language: Trilingual (German, Latin, French) in parallel.
Page count: VI, 586 pages.
Illustrations: Complete with all 322 lithographed illustrations on integrated plates.

Extremely rare and highly sought-after classic of historical children's and youth literature. Gailer's adaptation of the Orbis Pictus is regarded as one of the most important and influential non-fiction and picture-book editions of the 19th century. Based on the educational concept of Comenius, the work offers a comprehensive, three-language panorama of the knowledge of the time: from natural history to crafts and technology to scenes of daily life. Bibliographic references: Bilderwelt 246; Slg. Brüggemann 252; Wegehaupt I, 693.

Condition
Binding: Contemporary original binding. Exterior rubbed, corners and edges bumped with the usual age-related wear.
Interior condition: The book is complete in terms of both text and illustration plates. The paper is age-toned and, in places, lightly foxed. The numerous lithographs are clean and well preserved.
Overall condition: Overall a genuine, honest, and well-preserved collector's item in authentic original condition.

Jakob Eberhard Gailer (1792–1850) / after Johann Amos Comenius
Book Title: Neuer Orbis Pictus für die Jugend, oder Schauplatz der Natur, der Kunst und des Menschenlebens... (New Orbis Pictus for Youth, or Scene of Nature, Art, and Human Life).Publisher: Johann Christian Mäcken junior, Reutlingen. Year: 1833 (Second, revised and enlarged edition). Format: Large Octavo (Gr.-8°).Language: Trilingual (German, Latin, French) in parallel columns.Pages: VI, 586 pages.Illustrations: Complete with all 322 lithographed illustrations on plates. Description & Significance An extremely rare and highly sought-after classic of historical children's and educational literature. Gailer's adaptation of the famous Orbis Pictus by Comenius is widely considered one of the most important and influential non-fiction illustrated books of the 19th century. It contains 322 detailed lithographs depicting natural history, traditional trades, sciences, and daily life in the early 19th century. Bibliographic references: Bilderwelt 246; Slg. Brüggemann 252; Wegehaupt I, 693.Condition ReportBinding: Contemporary original binding. Exterior rubbed, corners and edges bumped with typical age-related wear.Interior: Complete in terms of both text and illustration plates. Paper naturally toned with some light foxing/spotting due to age. The lithographs remain clean, clear, and well-preserved. Overall Impression: A genuine, complete, and well-preserved collector's copy in authentic period condition