[Antoine Pluche] & Pieter le Clercq (vert.) - Schouwtoneel der Natuur - 1743

Spectacle of Nature, or Discourse on the Particulars of Natural History that have been deemed suitable to instill in young people a zeal for learning and to elevate their understanding - Amsterdam, Christiaan Weyers, 1743 - 8th part - (XVI) 424 pp - parchment binding Good. Small hole at the bottom of the spine, about 0.5 cm. Inner hinge partially open as well as inner margin in places - the book block fixed in the binding. Front board loose, small tear at the edge of the board and flyleaf. Large triangular tear in leaves 87/88, about 7 cm. Leaves 312/313 and 314/315 loose and somewhat frayed at the edge. Interior browned, here and there a spot. Some wormholes. Contains 21 (including folding-out) maps and engravings - all depicted: - World map - loose - Osiris - First part of the Northern Vault of the Heavens - bottom margin browned and somewhat frayed - Second part of the Northern Vault of the Heavens - First part of the Southern Vault of the Heavens - Second part of the Southern Vault of the Heavens - Phoenician settlements - Port of Ophir - Greece and Ionia - General map of Ptolemy - Hoop-sphere - Aspects of the Heavens - Compass - Sea voyage around the North - Circumnavigation of the Mediterranean Sea - bottom margin briefly cut off - European settlements in America - Trade of Europeans in Asia - Inequality of the seasons and days - Measure of the day-arc - Motion of the lower planets - Motion of the upper planets Sent by registered mail

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