Geographica Globi Terraquei Synopsis

Tyrnaviae (Trnava in Slovakia): Typis Academicus Societ. Jesu. , 1755. XII + 353 + 42 unnumbered index. Text in Latin. Title continues ..."a multis praesertim, quod Hungariam attinet, erroribus, qui in celeberrimo alias geographo Hubnero, aliisque circumferuntur, expurgata, in qua omnium mundi Regionum, & locorum situs pro mapparum geographicarum usu exactissime describuntur". Bound in contemporary sheep.marbled end papers, edges red. Very Good, boards rubbed, top corner front end paper clipped, scattered toning, early prior owner name half-title, early writing in child's hand rear end papers. Hubner was a German geographer and scholar, His Kurtze Fragen aus der alten und neuen Geographie published in 1693 marked the start of the teaching of geography in schools. He was known by his teaching style in the question and answer method. . Sheepskin. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.