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SCHOTT (Gaspar). Physica curiosa, sive Mirabilia naturae et …
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SCHOTT (Gaspar). Physica curiosa, sive Mirabilia naturae et …
See original version (French)
Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
SCHOTT (Gaspar). Physica curiosa, sive Mirabilia naturae et artis libris XII comprehensa. Würzburg, Johann Andreas Endter, 1662. 2 parts in one volume in-4, stamped saddle-skin on wooden boards, triple framing of roulettes and cold fillets, fleuron in the centre, blue edges, leather clasps with metal clips (Germanic binding of the period). First edition of this voluminous encyclopaedia of natural sciences, dealing particularly with the wonders and curiosities of nature. It was written by Kircher's main disciple, the German Jesuit Gaspar Schott (1608-1666), who corresponded with most of the scientists of his time.
The edition was printed in Würzburg by Jobst Hertz on behalf of the Nuremberg bookseller Johann Andreas Endter and the heirs of his brother Wolfgang. It is dedicated to Elector Charles-Louis I of the Palatinate, whose engraved coat of arms is printed on the verso of the title.
The illustrations consist of a title-frontispiece signed by Jacob von Sandrart and 57 copper-engraved plates out of text, including 3 fold-outs. Some of the plates depict monstrous creatures, others animal species that were rare or little known at the time.
A very fine copy bound in stamped sow skin.
From the library of the Augustinian abbey of Herzogenburg, Lower Austria, with a handwritten ex-libris on the title (Bibliotheca Ducumburgensis), and from the Giancarlo Beltrame scientific collection (2017, III, no. 329).
Freckling, sometimes heavy, due to the quality of the paper; a few small wet spots.
Caillet, n°10004 - Nissen, ZBI, n°3746 - Brunet, V, 219 - Grasse, VI, 314.
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About the sale
Antiquarian books from the 15th to the 19th century - Astronomy
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06/24/2026 at 2:00 PM
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