Philipp Cluver, Petrus Bertius, Daniel Heinsius, "Philippi Cluveri Introductionis in Universam Geographiam tam veterem quam novam. Libri VI, Tabulis æneis illustrati & gemino indice aucti", Amstelaedami, Apud Janssonio-Waesbergios, 1682. 8vo, 16x19cm, pp. [8], 143, 42, [34]. Including 42 of the 45 folded maps and 3 plates of compass & wind roses (missing "Typus Climatum", "China" & one of the two "India" maps). Title page in red/black with printers vignette, engraved initials & chapter ornaments. Large Coat of Arms label pasted on first blanc page. Edition of this seminal work by German geographer and historian Philipp Cluver. The Introductionis was published numerous times between 1624 and 1729, and became a standard geographical textbook.. The main text describes all the countries of the world, including a section on America and the islands of the New World, and is illustrated throughout with engraved maps. The map of America, shows California as an island. Original full calf binding. External wear along edges, bumped corners & chipped spines edges. Internal light soiling, with most of maps in very fine condition.