![STRABO (64/63 B.C.-ca.25 A.D.). Strabonis rerum geographicarum libri XVII. Isaacus Casaubonus recensuit ac commentariis illustavit. Edited by Isaac Casaubon. Geneva: Eustathius Vignon, 1587. [Complete with:]](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2017/NYR/2017_NYR_14376_0415_001(strabo_strabonis_rerum_geographicarum_libri_xvii_isaacus_casaubonus_re063057).jpg?w=1)
![STRABO (64/63 B.C.-ca.25 A.D.). Strabonis rerum geographicarum libri XVII. Isaacus Casaubonus recensuit ac commentariis illustavit. Edited by Isaac Casaubon. Geneva: Eustathius Vignon, 1587. [Complete with:]](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2017/NYR/2017_NYR_14376_0415_000(strabo_strabonis_rerum_geographicarum_libri_xvii_isaacus_casaubonus_re032509).jpg?w=1)
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STRABO (64/63 B.C.-ca.25 A.D.). Strabonis rerum geographicarum libri XVII. Isaacus Casaubonus recensuit ac commentariis illustavit. Edited by Isaac Casaubon. Geneva: Eustathius Vignon, 1587. [Complete with:]
MERCATOR, Rumold (1545-1599). Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio. Geneva, 1587.
The first edition of this celebrated edition of Strabo, complete with Mercator's very rare rare world map, one of the most important and influential maps of modern times. It is Mercator's only obtainable world map. "Gerard Mercator's great world map of 1569 was condensed into double hemispherical form by his son Rumold. The engraving is a model of clarity and neatness, with typical cursive flourishes to the lettering of the sea names." (Shirley). The 1587 map, when found, appears in various issues: with Latin or English text in the bottom margin, with or without text on verso. This copy is a variant of the four issues described by Koeman: without text on verso and without text in the bottom margin. Strabo's Geography is one of the earliest and most important scientific treatises of historical geography, and constitutes the first attempt at a unified treatise of geographical knowledge. Casaubon's edition is based on four manuscripts, which were in the library of his father-in-law the great Geneva printer and humanist Henri Estienne. Book references: Adams S-1908; Graesse VI:505. Map references: Koeman Me12; Moreland & Bannister p. 243; Shirley 157; Wagner Northwest Coast 146.
Two parts in one volume, folio (348 x 225 mm). Title within a historiated woodcut border, printed in Greek and Latin in double columns. With Mercator's engraved double-page world map (327 x 538mm), printed within an elaborate strapwork border, and with a printed armillary sphere and compass rose (some minor worming to title and first few leaves). 17th-century green stained vellum over paste-boards, wide border of gilt floral roll tool within two triple fillets of unstained vellum, with central oval gilt coat-of-arms of "Ferdinand Hofman Freyher Herr auf Grevenstein" on sides, flat spine, lettered in upper compartment, edges sprinkled red and blue (lacking silk ties, some minor rubbing). Provenance: Ferdinand Hofmann, Freiherr von Grevenstein (imperial councillor; his large bookplate engraved by Lucas Kilian and M. Göndelach on front pastedown and coat-of-arms gilt-blocked on sides); Castle Nikolsburg, Moravia, Princes Dietrichstein; Frank S. Streeter (his sale, Christie’s New York, 17 April 2007, lot 485).
MERCATOR, Rumold (1545-1599). Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio. Geneva, 1587.
The first edition of this celebrated edition of Strabo, complete with Mercator's very rare rare world map, one of the most important and influential maps of modern times. It is Mercator's only obtainable world map. "Gerard Mercator's great world map of 1569 was condensed into double hemispherical form by his son Rumold. The engraving is a model of clarity and neatness, with typical cursive flourishes to the lettering of the sea names." (Shirley). The 1587 map, when found, appears in various issues: with Latin or English text in the bottom margin, with or without text on verso. This copy is a variant of the four issues described by Koeman: without text on verso and without text in the bottom margin. Strabo's Geography is one of the earliest and most important scientific treatises of historical geography, and constitutes the first attempt at a unified treatise of geographical knowledge. Casaubon's edition is based on four manuscripts, which were in the library of his father-in-law the great Geneva printer and humanist Henri Estienne. Book references: Adams S-1908; Graesse VI:505. Map references: Koeman Me12; Moreland & Bannister p. 243; Shirley 157; Wagner Northwest Coast 146.
Two parts in one volume, folio (348 x 225 mm). Title within a historiated woodcut border, printed in Greek and Latin in double columns. With Mercator's engraved double-page world map (327 x 538mm), printed within an elaborate strapwork border, and with a printed armillary sphere and compass rose (some minor worming to title and first few leaves). 17th-century green stained vellum over paste-boards, wide border of gilt floral roll tool within two triple fillets of unstained vellum, with central oval gilt coat-of-arms of "Ferdinand Hofman Freyher Herr auf Grevenstein" on sides, flat spine, lettered in upper compartment, edges sprinkled red and blue (lacking silk ties, some minor rubbing). Provenance: Ferdinand Hofmann, Freiherr von Grevenstein (imperial councillor; his large bookplate engraved by Lucas Kilian and M. Göndelach on front pastedown and coat-of-arms gilt-blocked on sides); Castle Nikolsburg, Moravia, Princes Dietrichstein; Frank S. Streeter (his sale, Christie’s New York, 17 April 2007, lot 485).