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Title: 1557 DESCRIPTION of NORTHERN PEOPLE by O. MAGNUS antique ILLUSTRATED SCANDINAVIA

Description: OLAUS MAGNUS Historiae de gentibus septentrionalibus, a C. Scribonio Graphaeo in epitomen redacta. (Description of Northern People) Antwerp, Bellerus ; (1557) With 136 (of 137) small woodcuts. 4 leaves, 508 (of 512) pp., 28 leaves. Somewhat late half-leather binding , spine with raised bands and title label. -Adams M 142. Brunet III, 1302. Chavanne 1122. - First edition edited by Graphaeus. Abridged version of this work, equally important for the history and geography of Scandinavia and for cultural history in general. The mostly naive woodcuts show small views of costumes, tools, hunting and fishing, including several whaling scenes. Lacking pp. 305/306 and 364/365. Some toning RARE Size 3.5 by 5" Text in Latin Please see my other auctions

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1557 DESCRIPTION of NORTHERN PEOPLE by O. MAGNUS antique ILLUSTRATED SCANDINAVIA

Name: 1557 DESCRIPTION of NORTHERN PEOPLE by O. MAGNUS antique ILLUSTRATED SCANDINAVIA
SKU: 236598175
Price: 1500 USD
Availability: InStock