Author: SIMLER, Josia:
Title: Vallesiae descriptio, libri duo. De Alpibus commentarius. Tiguri (Zürich), excudebat Ch. Froschouerus, 1574. Faksimile.
Description: Libreria Alpina, 1970, pt. in-8vo, 1 Bl. + 8 Bl. (title, praefatio) + 151 Bl. + 1 Bl. italics, Eins von 250 numm. Ex. N° 156, Verlagseinband (Simili-Leder), Rücken vergoldet ¶ Faksimile edition of a work that is considered to be the first printed book that is consacrated to the Alpes (1574), 'Vallesiae descriptio' being a historical topographical publication on the canton of Wallis and on the Alps. The second work 'De Alpibus Commentarius' is a milestone of Alpine literature, the Alps are treated here as the central topic. Please notify before visiting to see a book. Prices are excl. VAT/TVA (only Switzerland) & postage. 1) Perret 4059; Adams S-1179; BMSTC German Books, 816; Wäber BSL III/19; VD16, S 6519; Rudolphi 703; Barth 21210; Haller I/896.

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