Natural world.- Geology.- Jonston (John) Thaumatographia naturalis, second edition, title with woodcut ornament, woodcut decorative initials and tail-pieces, small obliterated ink signature to title, E11/12 carelessly opened at foot resulting in small piece of E12 remaining attached to E11, some water-staining, occasional spotting, lightly browned, contemporary mottled calf, gilt, spine in compartments, joints splitting, but holding firm, spine ends and corners worn, rubbed, [Sinkankas Gemology, 3279; Ward & Carozzi, 1218; Wellcome I, 3478; Wood p.409], 12mo, Amsterdam, Johannes Janssonius, 1633. *** Second edition of the author's first book. 'A treatise on natural wonders, was divided into ten categories: the new stars, the elements, meteors, minerals, plants, birds, quadrupeds, insects and other 'bloodless' animals, fish, and men' (Norman 1177).