Liebknecht, Johann Georg; Hassiae Subterraneae Specimen Clarissima Testimonia Diluvii Universalis heic et in locis vicinoribus occurrentia, ex priplici regno, animali, vegetabili et minerali, petita, figurisque aeneis exposits, imo omnis antiquitatis exempla certissima exhibens. Francofurti ad Moenum, 1759. Quarto, pp. 22, 490. 22, engraved frontispiece, 14 engraved plates and one map.

The book is complete and in a modern calf, six decorative gilt spine panels, gold spine titles, plates bright. In very good condition.
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A German naturalist and mathematician Liebknecht (1679-1749) dedicated this work to Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales. This is his most famous work and is a beautifully illustrated treatise on the geology, mineralogy, paleontology and archeology of the provinces of Hesse in Germany. The first chapter provides a general description of geology, the creation of the world and the Deluge. Following chapters describe the paleontology, geology, mineralogy and archeological artifacts.