ISBN: 9780300125474 - amazing rare things: the art of natural history in the age of discovery (19 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Nice copy with dust jacket. Just minor shelfwear. Pages of text are clean, bright and free of markings. Binding is tight and secure. ***Shipped within 24 hours from the beautiful Baltimore inner harbor area. First class service; accurate descriptions. Most items packed in boxes, not envelopes.***.…

Condizione: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.

Hardcover w/DJ. Condizione: Good/Good. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. Good/Good. 2007. . Hardcover w/DJ. Sm 4to., 223 p.p., Head and tail of spine and corners of cover bumped; shelf wear; shelf lean; top page edges lightly foxed; previous owner's inscription on first front free-end paper; edges of dust jacket rubbed; pages clean and unmarked. . Black & White/Color Illus. (illustratore). …

New Haven: Yale University Press:, 2007. Hardcover, Fine in Fine dust jacket, 222 pp. An as new copy. Hardcover, Fine in Fine dust jacket.

Oversized Hardcover. Condizione: Good. From the 15th century onwards, as European explorers sailed forth on grand voyages of discovery, their encounters with exotic plants & animals fanned intense scientific interest. Scholars began to examine nature with fresh eyes, & pioneering artists transformed the way nature was seen & understood. In this book, renowned naturalist & documentary-maker David Attenborough joins with expert colleagues to explore how artists chose to portray the natural world during this era of burgeoning scientific interest. 160 color illus. 224p.…

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Yale University Press, New Haven, 2007. Hardcover, 223 pp. 1st edition, 2nd printing. A visual tour of Great Britain's Royal Collection, highlighting the ways artists have portrayed newly revealed wonders of the natural world. In fine condition. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Book and jacket fine. 1st edition, 1st printing. Unready copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A gorgeously illustrated volume devoted to the natural history drawings and watercolors of Leonardo da Vinci and other outstanding artists of the Age of Discovery From the fifteenth century onwards, as European explorers sailed forth on grand voyages of discovery, their encounters with exotic plants and animals fanned intense scientific interest. Scholars began to examine nature with fresh eyes, and pioneering artists transformed the way nature was seen and understood. In Amazing Rare Things, renowned naturalist and documentary-maker David Attenborough joins with expert colleagues to explore how artists portrayed the natural world during this era of burgeoning scientific interest. The book focuses on an exquisite selection of natural history drawings and watercolors by Leonardo da Vinci, Alexander Marshal, Maria Sibylla Merian, and Mark Catesby, and from the collection of Cassiano dal Pozzo--works all held in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. Attenborough and his coauthors offer lucid commentary on topics ranging from the 30,000-year history of human drawings of the natural world, to Leonardo's fascination with natural processes, to Catesby's groundbreaking studies that introduced Europeans to the plants and animals of North America. With 160 full color illustrations, this beautiful book will appeal to readers with interests that extend from art and science to history and nature. …

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A gorgeously illustrated volume devoted to the natural history drawings and watercolors of Leonardo da Vinci and other outstanding artists of the Age of Discovery From the fifteenth century onwards, as European explorers sailed forth on grand voyages of discovery, their encounters with exotic plants and animals fanned intense scientific interest. Scholars began to examine nature with fresh eyes, and pioneering artists transformed the way nature was seen and understood. In Amazing Rare Things, renowned naturalist and documentary-maker David Attenborough joins with expert colleagues to explore how artists portrayed the natural world during this era of burgeoning scientific interest. The book focuses on an exquisite selection of natural history drawings and watercolors by Leonardo da Vinci, Alexander Marshal, Maria Sibylla Merian, and Mark Catesby, and from the collection of Cassiano dal Pozzo--works all held in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. Attenborough and his coauthors offer lucid commentary on topics ranging from the 30,000-year history of human drawings of the natural world, to Leonardo's fascination with natural processes, to Catesby's groundbreaking studies that introduced Europeans to the plants and animals of North America. With 160 full color illustrations, this beautiful book will appeal to readers with interests that extend from art and science to history and nature. …

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hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Hardcover. Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 224 pages. 10.00x8.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. One tear in dust jacket on back cover at head of spine otherwise like new condition. Color plates, 223 pages. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: New.