Thomas Burnet - TH. Burnetii Telluris Theoria Sacra - 1699
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Thomas Burnet's TH. Burnetii Telluris Theoria Sacra, a Latin edition of 558 pages published by Joannem Wolters in 1699, bound in contemporary parchment, with a folding plate of the western and eastern hemispheres, a frontispiece and 12 full‑page illustrations, in good condition.
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“TH. Burnetii Telluris Theoria Sacra, Originem & Mutationes Generalis Orbis Nostri”, Thomas Burnet, 1699.
For sale is a copy 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, with the biblical Flood (Deluge) centrally integrated into his worldview.
The work includes a fold-out plate with representations of the western and eastern hemispheres (comparison copies often note two fold-out plates, each with a separate illustration). Additionally, there is a frontispiece and 12 of 12 rather large full-page illustrations. Furthermore, there are several woodcut initials and decorative ornaments within the text.
Bound in a contemporary parchment binding with a handwritten spine title. The pages are slightly browned and untrimmed. The extensively folded plate has a tear, and there are occasional light foxing spots. Overall, 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 a copy 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, with the biblical Flood (Deluge) centrally integrated into his worldview.
The work includes a fold-out plate with representations of the western and eastern hemispheres (comparison copies often note two fold-out plates, each with a separate illustration). Additionally, there is a frontispiece and 12 of 12 rather large full-page illustrations. Furthermore, there are several woodcut initials and decorative ornaments within the text.
Bound in a contemporary parchment binding with a handwritten spine title. The pages are slightly browned and untrimmed. The extensively folded plate has a tear, and there are occasional light foxing spots. Overall, 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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