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Author: Lilly, William
Title: Catastrophe Mundi: or, Merlin Reviv'd, in a discourse of prophecies & predictions, and their remarkable accomplishment. With Mr. Lilly's hieroglyphicks exactly cut; and notes and observations thereon. As also a collection of all the antient (reputed) prophecies... By a Learned Pen
Place Published: London
Publisher:Printed and are to be sold by John How... and Thomas Malthus
Date Published: 1683
Description:

[6], 56, 59-123, [1] pp. Text continuous despite pagination. A-C⸠Dâ¸(-D1) E-H⸠[I]1. With 17 full-page woodcut illustrations, included in the pagination, with versos blank. (8vo) 14.8x9 cm (5¾x3½"), period calf.

Rare illustrated prognosticative work on the Apocalypse by the greatest English astrologer of the 17th century. The apocalyptic woodcuts are well engraved and captivating in their subject matter. The work is very rare in commerce, especially with a complete suite of woodcuts, as here. The present work has been described as "A re-isssue of the appendix to 'Monarchy or no monarchy' by William Lilly"; and the Wing catalog cites 2 variant publisher addresses for this edition, with the imprint of the present volume reading "by John How at the South west Corner of the Royal Exchange in Cornhill..." Old ink mathematical calculations and an astrological mini-chart to front pastedown; old ownership signature at top of title page. Wing L2214.

Wear to covers, spine torn near head; some general soiling to contents, p.29 woodcut missing lower corner, slightly affecting illustration; tear at lower gutter corner of E8 through 3 lines of text, with no loss; very good overall.