Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680) - Latium. Id est, Nova & Parallela Latium Veteris cum Novi Descriptio - 1671

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First and only edition by Athanasius Kircher (1602–1680) of Latium, id est, Nova & Parallela Latium Veteris cum Novi Descriptio, a Latin hardback folio of 263 pages published in 1671 by Apud Joannem Janssonium Waesberge and Heredes Elizei Weyerstraet with 26 maps and plates and a portrait, in very good condition.

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The first and only edition of polymath Athanasius Kircher's work on the province of Latium, both ancient and modern. Perhaps to avoid duplication of the many other books describing the city of Rome, Kircher's work focuses on Rome's environs, and the topographical and archaeological sites thereabout. Kircher had made Rome his home and after publishing studies about localities as far afield as China, he turned his eyes to his own adopted region. Studies include the Villa Quintilii, the Gardens of Maecenas, the ancient city of Praeneste, and many others. Folio (38 x 26cm), [xii], 263pp., [vi], [vii]. Engraved title-page and full-page portrait in addition to 26 maps/plates/plans (13 of which are double-pages or folding) and numerous engravings in text. Moderately browned throughout. Bound in publisher's boards with some wear. Overall a very nice copy.

The first and only edition of polymath Athanasius Kircher's work on the province of Latium, both ancient and modern. Perhaps to avoid duplication of the many other books describing the city of Rome, Kircher's work focuses on Rome's environs, and the topographical and archaeological sites thereabout. Kircher had made Rome his home and after publishing studies about localities as far afield as China, he turned his eyes to his own adopted region. Studies include the Villa Quintilii, the Gardens of Maecenas, the ancient city of Praeneste, and many others. Folio (38 x 26cm), [xii], 263pp., [vi], [vii]. Engraved title-page and full-page portrait in addition to 26 maps/plates/plans (13 of which are double-pages or folding) and numerous engravings in text. Moderately browned throughout. Bound in publisher's boards with some wear. Overall a very nice copy.

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Number of Books
1
Subject
Architecture, Cartography, History, Topography, Travels
Book Title
Latium. Id est, Nova & Parallela Latium Veteris cum Novi Descriptio
Author/ Illustrator
Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680)
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1671
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Apud Joannem Janssonium Waesberge, & Heredes Elizei Weyerstraet
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
263
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