5420 - La Croix - 3 Engravings with Globes, Armillary Sphere, Compass Rose, Scientific Diagrams

La Croix - 3 Engravings with Globes, Armillary Sphere, Compass Rose, Scientific Diagrams Description of the work: This fascinating engraving is Antoine Pherotee de la Croix's Nouvele Metode Pour Aprendre la Geographie Universele, enrichie de cartes, armoiries, Figures des Nations, & de plusieurs Tables Cronologiques. This is from the second edition published in Lyon in 1705 by Leonard Plaignard. The work included several maps and astronomical engravings as well as depictions of native people in culture. The work was noted for containing substantial material on America along with a special index of East and West Indian topics. Includes W. Penn’s Eine Nachricht wegen der Landschafft Pennsilvania." (A.-L.) Antoine Pherotee de la Croix (1640-1715) was a French scholar and writer. He published several works in his lifetime and was devoted to teaching history, geography, and mathematics. Provenance: Contemporary ownership inscription to verso of front endpapers: Ex libris Du Guesdin 1720 Parisiis Paper Size: Armillary ~ 6 1/4" by 6"; Compass Rose ~ 7 5/8" by 6"; Diagrams ~ 9 1/4" by 6" (All Fold Out) Paper Type or Special Features: Engraving Condition: The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.