Lot 06019

Moersius J.: “CYPRUS sive de illius insulae rebus e antiquitatibus, Libri II.” Amsterdam 1675

First and only edition, Small in 4o, 20x16cm,late 18th century calf leather over boards. Complete, title with woodcut mark,175p. [18], very good.

Moersius, comprehensive account on Cyprus history, geography and society. Drawn by many sources, from ancient to contemporary times, it is a very early book devoted exclusively to the island. Scarce as separately issued.