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KIRCHER, ATHANASIUS. China Monumentis. Amsterdam: Jacob Meurs, 1667. Engraved title, engraved portrait, 2 engraved folding maps and 23 engraved plates (3 folding), numerous engraved illustrations in text. Folio, contemporary calf, spine gilt, wear to joints, spine ends and corners, with some repairs; some marginal dampstaining at beginning, 3 plates with tape repairs on verso, few with marginal short tears. FIRST EDITION, with listing of Kircher's works at end (Hh4). Honeyman V, 1824; Caillet 5773.