1551 RARE Peter Apian Cosmographia
Astronomy Navigation AMERICA Map Mathematics
Peter Apian was a 16th-century humanist who is remembered for
his studies in astronomy and mathematics. His best and most-known work was his
book on cosmography which was extremely influential into the 17th-century.
In this work, Apian discusses navigation by use of astronomy, utilizing woodcut
illustrations to depict aspects of astronomy and navigation. Other
illustrations include zodiac characters, planets, maps, and navigational
instruments.
Perhaps the most important aspect of this book is that it is one of the
earliest works relating to America. In 1507, Martin Waldseemuler printed a map
which included the word ‘America’ for the first time. ‘Cosmographiae Introductio’ was published as an accompaniment to
that map.
This 1551 edition was collected and annotated by Gemma Frisius, a famed
Dutch cartographer. The illustrations found in this work are utterly impressive
– it even includes interactive engravings imitating navigational devices.
Item number: #24721
Price: $9500
APIANUS, Peter
Cosmographia Petri Apiani, per
Gemmam Frisium
Parisiis: Vivant Gaultherot, 1551.
Details:
· Collation:
Complete with all pages
o
[4], 74 leaves (i.e. 70)
o
Numerous woodcut engravings throughout (4 interactive)
·
References: USTC 150792
· Language:
Latin
· Binding: Vellum;
tight and secure
· Size: ~9.5in X 6.5in (24cm x 16.5cm)
· EXCEEDINGLY RARE, valuable,
and desirable
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