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KIRCHER, Athanasius (1602-1680). Turris babel. Amsterdam: ex officina Janssonio-Waesbergiana, 1679.
2° (379 x 245mm). Additional engraved title, woodcut device on title, 12 engraved plates of which 9 folding, several other engravings in the text. (Some spotting, light browning and marginal dampstaining, loss to corner of S2, a few small tears.) Contemporary vellum (lightly soiled).
FIRST EDITION of this richly illustrated work on the origin of languages with a principal focus on examining the biblical story of the Tower of Babel. Caillet III, 5795; Wellcome III, 396.
2° (379 x 245mm). Additional engraved title, woodcut device on title, 12 engraved plates of which 9 folding, several other engravings in the text. (Some spotting, light browning and marginal dampstaining, loss to corner of S2, a few small tears.) Contemporary vellum (lightly soiled).
FIRST EDITION of this richly illustrated work on the origin of languages with a principal focus on examining the biblical story of the Tower of Babel. Caillet III, 5795; Wellcome III, 396.
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