Shelfmark
Gd.8.14
Title
Helvetiorum respublica. Diversorum autorum, quorum nonnulli nunc primum in lucem prodeunt..
Varying form of title
Running title: Helvetiæ descriptio
Varying form of title
Helvetiorvm respvblica
Publication, distribution, etc.
Lugd. Bat. : Ex officina Elzeviriana., Anno MDCXXVII. [1627]
Physical description
508, [18] p. ; 12 cm. (24mo)
Note
The third of three Elsevier editions issued in this year. -- Cf. Willems.
Note
Engraved title page (illustrated with 3 figures).
Note
Signatures: A-2I⁸ 2K⁸(-2K8).
Note
Includes index.
Note
"Summa privilegii" on final leaf dated 15 May 1626.
Note
Woodcut head- and tail-pieces and initials.
Formatted contents note
Contents: I. Brevis Helvetiae geographica descriptio, ex Francisco Guillimanno, Osvvaldo Molitore, & aliis. -- II. Helvetiae soli natura, ex Henrico Glaraeno, & aliis. -- III. De fluviis aliquot Helvetiae. -- IV. Josiae Simleri De republica Helvetiorum libri duo. -- V. Danielis Eremitae Belgae De Helvetiorum, Rhaetorum Sedunensium situ, republica & moribus epistola ad D. Ferdinandum Gonzagam Mantuae ducis fil.
Citation/references note
Willems. Elzevier, 278
Citation/references note
Copinger. Elzevier Press, 2223
Citation/references note
Rahir. Elzevier, 244
Provenance
Book label of John Reynolds on front endpaper, recording donation to Eton College in 1751.
Binding
Contemporary parchment over boards; faded ms. spine title; text block edges sprinkled blue.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmarks: EC A2.7, Fl.9.12.
Subject
Switzerland Politics and government Early works to 1800.
Subject
Switzerland History To 1648.
Subject
Switzerland Description and travel Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Simmler, Josias, 1530 - 1576 De Republica Helvetiorum libri duo.
Added entry--name
L'Ermite, Daniel, 1584? - 1613 De Helvetiorum, Raetorum, Sedunensium situ, republica & moribus epistola.
Added entry--name
Elzevir, Abraham, 1592 - 1652 printer.
Added entry--name
Elzevir, Bonaventure, 1583 - 1652 printer.
Added entry--name
Reynolds, John, 1671 - 1758 former owner.
Added entry--name
Officina Elzeviriana printer.
Added entry--place
Netherlands Leiden
Language code
lat
Identifier
B48056