[Rarebooks] FS: Illustrated 1697 Angels, Demons, Witches, Deformities

[Charles Agvent]

SCHOTT, Gaspar. PHYSICA CURIOSA, Sive Mirabilia Naturae et Artis Libris 
XII Comprehensa. Herbipoli (Wurzburg), 1697. Two quarto (7" x 8-5/8") 
volumes bound in contemporary vellum with titles in ink on the spines; 
[xl], 676; [677]-1389 [21] pages. With the half-title page, engraved 
title page, and 60 engraved plates, 6 of them folding. Considered to be 
one of Schott’s most comprehensive works, with in-depth discussions on 
angels, demons, witchcraft, satyrs, as well as animals and physical 
deformities in human beings. Striking plates including many depicting 
imagined beings. Browning throughout both volumes, mostly affecting the 
text only in the first volume but to the plates as well in the second. 
Circular spot about the size of a silver dollar on the front cover of 
the first volume where the vellum is lacking; otherwise, the binding is 
in very good shape. Overall, Very Good.
Gaspar Schott (1608-1666) joined the Society of Jesus in 1627 and began 
his studies at the University of Wurzburg. The 30-Years War forced him 
out of Germany, and he eventually traveled to Rome and worked with 
Athanasius Kircher, his most important mentor and model. Schott 
eventually returned to Germany and settled in Augsburg where he taught 
until his death. Schott was in communication with many natural 
philosophers of his day and was widely respected for his writings. 
(#021602)        $3,500

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