Christmas liquidation ends on the 31st. Authentic 380 years old book, remarkable condition inside and out, complete. Covers and binding are sturdy and entirely intact. This is a written Cosmography on Europe, in particular Gaul and Italy, based on Virgile maps. Gallia is latin for Gaul in Europe (Gaule in French). Book is dated 1636 by editor Apud Guilielmum Blaeu in Amsterdam. Roman numerals marked on cover page are an old format that corresponds to M DC LXXII. Is is also marked II book III. From the private collection of late Doctor L.E. Fortier in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Interior cover page is hand signed by a previous owner or seller.