Elzevirs 1627, 1633 (Switzerland, The Alps) (2 vol)

Josias Simler: Helvetiorum respublica. Leiden, Elzevir, 1627. 11 x 5,5 cms. 535 + [17] pp. incl. engraved title. Cont. red morocco gilt, gilt edges, somewhat worn but sound. Berghman 1762. Willems 278. One of three editions to appear in the same year.

Josias Simler: Vallesiae et Alpium descriptio. Leiden, Elzevir, 1633. 10,5 x 6 cms. 384 pp. incl. engr. title. Cont. vellum, yapp edges. A few neat inscriptions and 2 oval library stamps to front pastedown. Berghman 1765. Willems 390. This is the first work devoted to the Swiss Alps.

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