Der gantzen universal historiae Nusskern – Gabriel Bucelin – 1657 | 15 Maps, Vellum Binding
Gabriel Bucelin’s 1657 Der gantzen universal historiae Nusskern presents a global chronological reference in Latin, including 15 engraved regional maps and royal succession lists in a compact vellum-bound format.
Der gantzen universal historiae Nusskern by Gabriel Bucelin, printed in 1657, is a chronological summary of world history from ancient origins through the mid-17th-century. Bucelin was a Benedictine monk who was known for his reports and chronological histories of genealogies. This first edition includes impressive maps of notable European regions including Bavaria, Spain, Italy, England, and Switzerland. Bucelin’s chronologies also appear through lists of English and Scottish monarchs and year-by-year global events.
Bibliographic Details
- Title: Der gantzen universal historiae Nusskern
- Author(s): Gabriel Bucelin
- Publisher: Augspurg, durch Johann Schultes
- Edition: 1657. First edition.
- Format: (16mo), single volume
- Binding: Original full vellum
- Size: 6in x 3.5in (15.2 cm x 8.9 cm)
- Collation: unpaged (~297pp, xxvi, [15])
- Illustrations: 15 engraved maps + in-text woodcuts of arms
- Contents Include:
- Year-by-year listings of global events
- Chronological succession of English and Scottish rulers
- Engraved maps of key European regions
Condition:
Very Good. The original vellum binding is well-preserved with mild rubbing at the hinges. The text block is tight and complete, with toning and wear consistent with age.
Why Collect This?
- 1657 Augsburg printing in Latin with original maps
- Retains original 17th-century vellum binding, fully intact
- Appeals to those interested in early European genealogy and chronology
Item Number: # 29010
Categories
Law & Government
European History
Voyages & Exploration & Maps
Authors
Gabriel Bucelin
Printing Date
17th Century
Language
Latin
Binding
Vellum
Book Condition
Very Good
Collation
Complete