2 volumes in one, 8vo (166 x 93 mm). Woodcut printer’s devices on titles, decorated initials, one in-text woodcut. (A few short tears not affecting text with some minor losses, some browning, some wormholing). Contemporary blind-tooled vellum, hand-lettered on spine, yapp edges, edges sprinkled red, vellum tabs (neat early repair to lower cover, some light soiling). Provenance: Unidentified early signature (Heiligenstadii, 1771); M. Benjamin Waldi, P.A. (signature).

 

Fifth and best edition of this academic history of the world, with the text expanded by Middendorp, who added a new preface. Middendorp pioneered the history of education and universities, describing the foundations for European higher education through review of the origins of the university, scholastic honors, and academic positions. He also incorporates information about ancient schools and religious centers across Europe. See Adams M1415-16; see STC German p. 622 (earlier editions); not in Alden.