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[Geography[ Observations on Mela, 1658

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Vossius, Isaac; Pomponius Mela. OBSERVATIONES AD POMPONIUM MELAM DE SITU ORBIS. The Hague: Vlacq, 1658. 7.5" x 5.75". [4], 65, [27], 315, [21] pp. With several woodcut illustrations to text. Early calf boards, sympathetically rebacked. *********** FIRST EDITION of Vossius' observations on the work of the 1st century geographer Pomponius Mela. The present copy with occasional early ink notes to some margins. â€“ From the collection of Scott Murphy.

Condition

Boards with light chipping to corners and edges. Text with faded water-staining, occasional underlining in early ink, mild occasional foxing, front blank with small repair. Good overall.

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[Geography[ Observations on Mela, 1658

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