17th century

First Latin edition. Landscape 4to, large engraved view to title, 25 engraved plates of charts and views (including a large folding engraved world map and a similar map of the East Indies, along with 5 double-page plates); some occasional light spotting, very small paper repair to leading edge of title page, also to outer edge of plate 3, upper and lower edge of margin of final leaf of text, lower corner of penultimate leaf repaired. Contemporary limp vellum, recased with new endpapers, lettering on spine faded, some light soiling to covers, with contemporary ink marks. [vii], [i](blank), 9-175, [1](blank)pp.

Copper-plate engraving. Inscribed in top margin, a very rich impression.

Copper plate engraving from Album des metiers. The artisan is dressed in the accountrements of his occupation and set against a theatrical backdrop which was not included in the later editions. Rich, early impression, inscribed in the margin, some spotting.

Copper plate engraving from Album des metiers. The artisan is dressed in the accoutrements of his occupation and set against a theatrical backdrop which was not included in the later editions. Rich, early impression, inscribed in the margin, some spotting.

Copper plate engraving from ALbum des metiers. The artisan is dressed in the accoutrements of his occupation and set against a theatrical backdrop which was not included in the later editions. Rich, early impression, inscribed in the margin, some spotting and some minor repairs.

Copper plate engraving from Album des metiers. The artisan is dressed in the accountrements of his occupation and set against a theatrical backdrop which was not included in the later editions. Rich, early impression, inscribed in the margin, some spotting and some minor repairs.

Copper plate engraving from Album des metiers. The artisan is dressed in the accountrements of his occupation and set against a theatrical backdrop which was not included in the later editions. Rich, early impression, inscribed in the margin, some spotting.

Copper plate engraving from Album des métiers.The artisan is dressed in the accountrements of his occupantion and set against a theatrical backdrop which was not included in the later editions. Rich, early impression, inscribed in the margin, some spotting.

Copper plate engraving from Album des métiers.The artisan is dressed in the accountrements of his occupantion and set against a theatrical backdrop which was not included in the later editions. Rich, early impression, inscribed in the margin, some spotting.

Copper plate engraving from Album des métiers.The artisan is dressed in the accountrements of his occupantion and set against a theatrical backdrop which was not included in the later editions. Rich, early impression, inscribed in the margin, some spotting.