Description: 1723 Scheuchzer SWISS ALPS Voyages Illustrated Switzerland Zurich Bern Travel Johann Jakob Scheuchzer was an early 18th-century Swiss scholar who is best remembered for his incredible travelogues. Beginning in 1702, Scheuchzer traveled to nearly every corner of Switzerland focusing his excursions on natural studies, mountains, and glaciers. And while most of the work was scientifically accurate, he does include anecdotal evidence of dragons! According to Fischer, Scheuchzer was the first to make the nature of Switzerland be the focus of any comprehensive research. This report was published under the title ‘Itinera Alpina’ – an itinerary of his adventures in the Swiss Alps. This 1723 Leiden edition was published by Vander Aa, and is notable for its exquisite full-page illustrations of cities views, natural bridges and waterfalls, and Swiss relics. This example is the first two volumes of Scheuchzer’s famous travel work. Item number: #9594Price: $2950 SCHEUCHZER, Johann Jakob Ouresiphoitēs Helveticus, sive, Itinera per Helvetiae Alpinas regiones facta annis MDCCII, MDCCIII, MDCCIV, MDCCV, MDCCVI, MDCCVII, MDCCIX, MDCCX, MDCCXI: plurimis tabulis aeneis illustrate Lugduni Batavorum: Typis ac sumptibus P. vander Aa, 1723. Details: · Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1o Vol. I – [16], 167, [1]§ 54 engraved plates· 43 full-page· 11 foldingo Vol. II – [4], 169-342 (i.e. 342—350)§ 18 engraved plates· 13 full-page· 5 folding· Language: Latin· Binding: Vellum; tight & secure· Size: ~9.25in X 7in (23.5cm x 18cm)· Extremely rare and desirable Our Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 9594
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Year Printed: 1723
Topic: Travel
Binding: Vellum
Region: North America
Author: SCHEUCHZER, Johann Jakob
Subject: Art & Photography
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: Latin
Publisher: ac sumptibus P. vander Aa
Place of Publication: Lugduni Batavorum
Special Attributes: Illustrated