A. van Humboldt. Kosmos. Entwurf einer physischen Weltbeschreibung

(&) Atlas zu Alexander v. Humboldt's Kosmos. Stuttgart, Cotta/Krais & Hoffmann, 1845-62. 1st ed. 6 vols., incl. atlas vol. xvi,493,(1); (2),544; (2),644,(1); (2),649,(1); (2),1297; 136 p. 39 handcol. engr. maps, 3 b/w engr. plates w. a total of 30 views. Unif. contemp. hcalf w. gilt title on ribbed spine, marbled edges and brass corner pieces (5) and cl. w. gilt lettering. 8vo (5) and obl. 4to. Rare complete set of Humboldt's popular and influential treatise on science and nature, incl. the often lacking posthumously publ. 5th vol. and atlas.

Sm. bookseller's sticker upper pastedown and library stamp upper flyleaf (5). Some wear to covers and spine, occas. foxing. Good set. (total 6)