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Title: Orbis Sensualim Pictus Quadrilinguis Emendatus Author: Comenius Place: Nurnberg Publisher: Endteri Date: 1755 Description: [iii-xlvi], 604, [270] pp. Title page lacking. Woodcut illustrations throughout; small two wheel rondelle on one leaf. (8vo) 17.5x10.5 cm (7x4") period full vellum. Text in Latin, German, Italian, and French. Orbis Sensualium Pictus (Visible World in Pictures), or more popularly Orbis Pictus, written by Czech educator Comenius and first published in 1658 is something of a children's encyclopedia and is generally considered to be the first picture book intended for children. Lot Amendments Condition: Vellum with some wear and soiling; lacking title page, dampstain throughout, a few repairs; very good. Item number: 257091