Librorum tabularumque geographicarum et aliarum aeri incisarum, atque instrumentorum mathematicorum, quae omnia sibi paraverat vir perillustris J. Sam. Augustinus, potentiss. daniae et norvegiae regi a status atque militiae consiliis, nuper placide defunctus, aedibus in Ulfeldi foro num. 71 publica auctionis lege divendendorum die 5 aprilis, a. 1786, designatio.

[Augustin] (EKKARD, FREDERIK)

Publication Date: 1786

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Copenhagen, J. F. Schultz, (1786). 8:o. Engraved portrait,102,(2 blanka),1-212,113-16,217-34,233-40,141-45,(1) pp. Sewn as issued in slightly worn contemporary bronzed wrappers. Lower corner on back wrapper torn away. Spine darkened. Fine copy with some minor insignificant stains and a small hole in the outer margin on p. 141. Bibliotheca danica IV:572. The first sequence of pagination contains a list of scientific instruments, maps and graphic prints and the second of books. A foreword by Frederik Ekkard. Johann Samuel Augustin (1715-85) was born in Silesia and worked as a Danish official. From an early age he took an interest in mathematics, astronomy and geography, which this library clearly shows. Seller Inventory # 48486A

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Title: Librorum tabularumque geographicarum et ...

Publication Date: 1786

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good