Cosmographia Petri Apiani, per Gemmam Frisium

1551 RARE Peter Apian Cosmographia Astronomy Navigation AMERICA Map Mathematics

Peter Apian was a 16th-century humanist who is remembered for his studies in astronomy and mathematics. His best and most-known work was his book on cosmography which was extremely influential into the 17th-century. In this work, Apian discusses navigation by use of astronomy, utilizing woodcut illustrations to depict aspects of astronomy and navigation. Other illustrations include zodiac characters, planets, maps, and navigational instruments.

Perhaps the most important aspect of this book is that it is one of the earliest works relating to America. In 1507, Martin Waldseemuler printed a map which included the word 'America' for the first time. 'Cosmographiae Introductio' was published as an accompaniment to that map.

This 1551 edition was collected and annotated by Gemma Frisius, a famed Dutch cartographer. The illustrations found in this work are utterly impressive – it even includes interactive engravings imitating navigational devices.

Item number: #24721

Price: $9500

APIANUS, Peter

Cosmographia Petri Apiani, per Gemmam Frisium

Parisiis: Vivant Gaultherot, 1551.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o [4], 74 leaves (i.e. 70)

o Numerous woodcut engravings throughout (4 interactive)

· References: USTC 150792

· Language: Latin

· Binding: Vellum; tight and secure

· Size: ~9.5in X 6.5in (24cm x 16.5cm)

· EXCEEDINGLY RARE, valuable, and desirable

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