Item Details
Description
Year/Century: 17th century
Language: Latin
Subject: Science & Medicine
Binding: Leather
Description: Jonston, J. Thaumatographia Naturalis, in quibus admiranda I. Coeli, in decem Classes distincta. Elementorum, II. Meteororum, III. Fossilium, IV. Plantarum, V. Avium, section VI. Quadropedum, VII. 8. The Exanguium. Piscium, IX. Hominis X. Original calf, etched frontispiece, 395 pages, Amst., J. Janssonius van Waesberge/E. Wejerstraet, 1665 Dimensions: 3 1/8 by 5 1/2"; very good condition; library stamp on title pages; minor binding damage, with some missing sections at the spine. Written in Latin. Known for its "admiranda" of natural wonders, Jonston's most well-known work is divided into ten categories: plants, birds, quadrupeds, invertebrates, insects, fish, humans, fossils or minerals, the sky and new stars, meteors, and fossils or minerals. In addition to the more contemporary work of Aldrovandi, the work frequently references classical writers including Aristotle, Pliny, and Seneca. The section on plants includes descriptions of tobacco as well as the flora and animals of the New World. Every section has a helpful index to its contents at the top.Though of Scottish descent, Joannes Jonston (1603–1675) was born in Poland. Numerous books on natural history, medicine, and other subjects were written by Jonston. He undoubtedly made a substantial contribution to the rise in popularity of natural history throughout the first half of the seventeenth century, despite criticism that his work lacked originality.
Condition
Ships From Beverly Hills, CA
Packing and Shipping will be added to winning bidder's invoice.
NY Elizabeth's consigners reserve the right to lower the reserve price. Please only bid with intentions of winning
For additional questions, please email us at hello@nyelizabeth.com
Buyer's Premium
- 25%
1665 WONDERS OF NATURE VINTAGE METEORS, FOSSILS, AND VEGETATION THAUMATOGRAPHIA NATURALIS
Estimate $1,540 - $1,750
Starting Price
$50
or 4 payments of $12.50 with
5 bidders are watching this item.
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Beverly Hills, CA, USSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
2470 | Rare Bibles, Books, & Manuscripts
Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Related Fossils
More Items in Fossils
View MoreRecommended Rocks, Minerals & Fossils
View MoreTOP