Laue, Georg, et al. — Scientifica

Munich, Kunstkammer Georg Laue, 2004. Hardcover. Text in both German and English. White pictorial boards with red and black lettering on cover and spine. 215 pp. color illustrations throughout. "Now entirely cleared of the charge of being unscientifc, the Kunstkammer, utopian island of knowledge that it is, unites under the heading Scientifica objects of the most diverse kinds: timepieces, calendars, scientific instruments, optical illusions, marvels of nature, medical instruments, tools, implemenmts and utensils of all kinds as well as globes. In the present book, volume V from the Kunstkammer Georg Laue, a choice selection of objects affords a tempting glimpse into the vast diversity represented by Scientifica. May it lure those who see these early marvels of science and engineering to selve seeper into the subject." - from preface. VG (minimal shelf wear and discoloration on the white cover, otherwise all pages clean and intact) .