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New York: Z. Tebinka, 1943. Reprint. Softcover. g+ to near fine. Large elephant folio. [2] 28pp. Half red cloth over illustrated tan paper wrappers, with black lettering on the front cover. This work is a full and finely produced facsimile reprint of the incredibly scarce "English Atlas," originally created and published by Moses Pitt (c. 1639-1697), in Oxford 1680. Only the first volume of the set is reprinted here, focusing on Northern regions including Russian, Poland and Scandinavia. Originally Pitt had intended to issue a 12 volume set, all under the auspices of the Royal Society, but ultimately only was able to issue 4 volumes before the project collapsed due to financial difficulties. The work contains 4 detailed fold-out maps each measuring 23x22", showing Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Western areas of Russia during the period. Text throughout printed in a two-column format. Introductory text at the front of the reprint, discussing the history of the work. Wrappers with some age toning to… Read More

[London:], 1681.. 27 x 40.5cm. Single leaf.. Engraved title page to volume two, trimmed just outside borders. Minor tape remnants on left border. Mounted on larger plain leaf. Suitable for framing. Fine engraved title page to volume 2, with German Emperor and his courtiers, surmounted by German double-headed eagle, and coat of arms.

[Oxford:]: [for J, Jansonius a Waesberge, Moses Pitt and Steven Swart,], [1680].. From the first edition.. 46 x 29.5cm.. Stunning, large allegorical title page by J. van Munnikhuysen after Zacharias Webbers. Trimmed at borders. Few minor edge tears, repaired, top one just barely touching cherub, no true affect to the illustration, overall it is a beautiful piece from a very rare and important. Most suitable for framing. Mounted on larger plain leaf. Based on the concept of Atlas Major by Joan Blaeu, PittÕs atlas was to be made of twelve volumes, but only four were completed when Pitt was imprisoned for debt. The title page illustrates mythical figures Neptune at the left of a large globe, and Cybele, Mother Godess of Earth at the right, with lion at her feet, in the background Atlas is shown holding a celestial globe on his shoulders, a seated muse is in front representing history. Wing P2306. NMM 410.

London: Printed at the Theater, for Moses Pitt , 1680. Letterpress with 2 engravings: Portrait of the king and inhabited initial, both handcolored. 57.5 x 33.5cm.

Z. Tehinka. Collectible - Acceptable. New York: Z. Tehinka, 1943. Reprint of 1680 edition. Volume 1. Folio. 28pp. Maps. Fair book. Bottom 6" of both boards dampstained. (Poland, maps, history, travel) Inquire if you need further information.

Z. Tehinka. Collectible - Acceptable. New York: Z. Tehinka, 1943. Reprint of 1680 edition. Volume 1. Folio. 28pp. Maps. Fair book. Spine cover missing. Board covers considerably chipped, though without text loss. Front board detached. Preface through p. 26 detached. (Poland, maps, history, travel) Inquire if you need further information.