76/5441 Collaert II, J. (1566-1628). Title print of the series Nova Reperta (New Inventions of modern times). Engraving after J. STRADANUS, 20,6x27 cm., with the address of P. Galle.

- Sl. foxed, mostly in ample margins.

= Attractive print with 9 inventions or discoveries in modern times. I.a. with inset map of North And South America (discovery by Columbus), a clockwork, silkworms, a canon and a still. Each invention/ discovery is illustrated in a subsequent print of the series. With an extensive manuscript collector's mark: "de la bibliotheque des peres Cordeliers d Angers A ponte Garteau(?)" New Hollstein 322, 1st state of 6.