Apianus' Cosmographia is the most important geographical and Astronomical text of the Renaissance
-c1200 protogothic commentary on Psalm 131 by Saint Augustine of Hippo
and contains fascinating early engravings of bath houses
these suggest that the manuscript was produced in northern France—perhaps Rouen given the presence of St Romanus—for an English client
Beautiful and early original engraving showing the tattooed face of a Maori New Zealand warrior
West Africa - "Siebende Schiffahrt. In das goldreiche Königreich Guineam, in Africa gelegen..." - Hulsius - 1624 - Pieter de Marees Engravings Apianus' Cosmographia is the most"Siebende Schiffahrt. In das goldreiche Knigreich Guineam, in Africa gelegen, so sonsten das Goldgestadt von Mina genan[n]t wird, welches von den Portugalesern ungefhr vor 200 Jahren erfunden. Frankfurt a. M.: Hulsius Erben 1624" Rare 3rd edition Complete Title page, Folding Map, Pages 1 232, 19 (of 19) plates 20 x 15 cm Modern full leather binding Good condition but significant toning to pages. Hulsius publications were produced for a mass readership