(1523). STRABON. GEOGRAPHICORUM COMMENTRARII. - Lot 103

(1523). STRABON. GEOGRAPHICORUM COMMENTRARII. Basel, Valenti Curio, 1523. In-folio of [36]-566-[2] pages, brown calf, boards stamped with wide borders (contemporary binding). Strabon's famous geography, edited by Conrad Heresbach (1496-1576), one of the first and most important scientific treatises on historical geography, and the first attempt at a unified treatise on geographical knowledge. Illustrations include a large pictorial title, 2 superb frames by Jacob Faber and large initials by Hans Holbein showing putti or children at play. Minor damage to binding, lacking at top and bottom of spine, a good copy despite 2 circular cuts to title (replaced by 2 old photographs). (USTC 700257, title frame diff.). Bookplate with the arms of the House of Savoy and the motto FFRT and FERT.