Unicorns horns, mermaids skeletons, stuffed and preserved animals and plants, work in precious metals, clocks, scientific instruments, celestial globes . . . all knowledge, the whole cosmos arranged on shelves. Such were the cabinets of curiosities of the seventeenth century, the last period of history when man could aspire to know everything.Who were the collectors? They were archdukes and kings the Emperor Rudolf II was the prince of all collectors rich merchants and scholars, and their collections ranged from a single crowded room to whole palatial suites. Patrick Maurie`s traces the amazing history of these rooms of wonders in this ingeniously erudite survey. Not many of the rooms survive, though there are pictorial records, but their contents still exist and are among the treasures of museums all over the world.
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Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1900grams, ISBN:9780500510919. Codice articolo 8689484
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Da: Olmstead Books, Port Dover, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st. Green embossed boards with silver lettering. FIRST US EDITION. 272 illustrations, 139 in color and 133 in duotone. The DJ has two small creases and is not price-clipped. 256 pages. Codice articolo 7752
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Da: Blue Skye Books, Novato, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st American edition. NYC: Thames & Hudson, 2002. 1st USA edition, F/NF. Book has very little wear. DJ has some light edge wear to top of spine and upper corners. 272 iIllustrations (139 in color, 133 duotone), 3 double-page fold-outs. Includes notes, bibliography and index. These cabinets of the world's wonders flourished in Europe (later United States) from the 16th century to modern times. They displayed the world's wonder in flora, fauna, art and culture; living breathing encyclopedias in all their brilliant color. Nice copy. BP. Codice articolo 004670
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Da: Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Forest green boards, white & color illus. dust jacket, 256 pp., 139 color illus., 133 BW illus. "Once the concern of scholars and art historians, the cabinet of curiosities has, since the Surrealists, undergone an astonishing revival as an object of aesthetic pleasure, while emerging as a source of inspiration for interior decorators and conetmporary artists. This is one of those rare books that rescues an exciting but apparently abstruse subject from the past and shows its considerable resonant power to interest, excite and move us today." (dj) Lavishly illustrated with scenes of the cabinets of the past. VG/VG (Bookplate and few marks from previous art-library owner; otherwise quite nice.). Codice articolo 139966
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. First Edition. Color and B & W Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 256 pages. Codice articolo 1092
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Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. 256pp. Small tear at rear, top forecorner. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall J1. Codice articolo 001272
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Hardcover. Condizione: As New. ***Please Read*** No marks on text - Dj shows minor shelf wear - My shelf location 26-B*. Codice articolo 210908018
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