(TIPHAIGNE DE LA ROCHE CHARLES F.).  Giphantia or A View of ...

Hammer

£600

(TIPHAIGNE DE LA ROCHE CHARLES F.).  Giphantia or A View of What Has Passed, What is Now Passing & During the Present Century, What Will Pass in the World. 2 vols. Title to vol. 1 in red & black. Advert leaf. Attractive rebound mottled calf with silver & gilt geometric devices & embossed cogwheel designs, in a two section half calf style slip case, marbled brds. Tanning & mkg. throughout. 1761 & 1760.  An early work of science fiction that includes anticipation of the advent of television & photography.