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an open book with pictures of people in it
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
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Orbis pictus Gailer, J. E New Orbis pictus for Young People, or A Panorama of Nature, Art and Human Life… with detailed explanations in German, Latin, French and English, adapted from Comenius’s earlier work and arranged to meet the needs of the present day. 5th edition, expanded to include an Italian translation. With coloured illustrations on 112 (of 161) lithographic plates. Reutlingen, Mäcken, 1842. XVI, 788 pp. (late edition) in half-leather with gilt title (slightly rubbed). Pilz 368 – Wegehaupt 697 – Famous new edition of Comenius’s work by the Tübingen teacher Gailer. - “Gailer’s *Orbis pictus* documents a transformed understanding of humanity and the world… it is intended to introduce readers to the knowledge of nature, trades and arts, and everything that occurs in daily life.” (Doderer I, 429) - Alongside the numerous depictions of trades, there are also illustrations of plants, animals and scenes from the worlds of sport, technology, games, etc. - Some browning and finger stains; title page with notes and initials; only plates up to 112 are present.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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