‎Lacombe, Benjamin‎
‎Curiosities‎

‎Massimo Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities. 40th Ed.‎

‎, TASCHEN, 2023 Hardcover | Duits, Engels, Frans | 40th Edition , 163 mm x 224 mm , 448 pages, . ISBN 9783836593786.‎

‎The Wunderkammer, or "cabinet of curiosities," saw collectors gathering objects from many strands of artistic, scientific, and intellectual endeavor, in an ambitious attempt to encompass all of humankind's knowledge in a single room. From the Grand Duke Francesco I de' Medici and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to Archduke Ferdinand II of Habsburg, these aristocratic virtuosos acquired, selected, and displayed the objects in real-life catalogues that represented the entire world--spanning architecture, interior design, painting, sculpture, gemology, geology, botany, biology and taxonomy, astrology, alchemy, anthropology, ethnography, and history. Marvel at the unicorn horns (narwhal tusks), gems, rare coral growths, Murano glasswork, paintings and peculiar mechanical automata. Browse through illustrations of exotic and mythical creatures and discover the famed "Coburg ivories," an astounding collection of crafted artifacts. These collections are nothing short of a journey through time, from the Renaissance and Age of Discovery, the Mannerist and Baroque periods, up to the present day. Although many of these cabinets of curiosities no longer exist, others have been meticulously reconstructed, and new ones born. These marvelous cabinets of curiosities can now be explored by all in this collection. To realize this mammoth undertaking, Massimo Listri traveled to seven European countries over several decades; the result is a set of gorgeous photographs, an authoritative yet accessible introduction, and detailed commentary on each of the 19 chambers highlighting the most remarkable items in each collection. Discover how these timeless treasures both describe and defined civilization, the modern concept of the museum, and our very knowledge of the universe.‎

‎Encyclopedia of Curiosities and Unusual Facts. The Forces of Nature. The Myste‎

‎Encyclopedia of Curiosities and Unusual Facts. The Forces of Nature. The Mysteries of the Human Body. In Russian /Entsiklopediya kurezov i neobychnykh faktov. Sily prirody. Tayny chelovecheskogo tela. Encyclopedia of Curiosities and Unusual Facts. M. Terra. 1998. You are welcome to reach out to us for a detailed description of the copies currently available. Delivery of this book may take longer than usual including extended processing and pre-shipping time, no expedited shipping is available. Please advise us if you have a set date or a deadline to receive your order. SKUalb2769da2ffbe97ba7‎

‎Lacombe Benjamin. Book collection: Curiosities. Carmen. Frida. Les Amants Papi‎

‎Lacombe Benjamin. Book collection: Curiosities. Carmen. Frida. Les Amants Papillons. Histoires de Fantomes du Japon Curies. Carmen. Frida. Magical butterflies. Ghost Stories of Japan. In English /Lakomb Benzhamen. Kollektsiya knig: Curiosities. Carmen. Frida. Les Amants Papillons. Histoires de Fantomes du Japon Kurezy. Karmen. Frida. Volshebnye babochki. Istorii prizrakov Yaponii. Frida in English, the rest in French. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. SKUalbd820e0a733d3f77e.‎

‎Cabinet Of Natural Curiosities The Complete Plates In Colour 1734-1765 ‎

‎Le Cabinet des curiosités naturelles d¿Albertus Seba est une des plus grandes réalisations scientifiques du XVIIIe siècle et l¿un des ouvrages d¿histoire naturelle les plus précieux de tous les temps. Si les scientifiques de l¿époque collectionnaient souvent des spécimens naturels pour effectuer des recherches, la passion de Seba (1665¿1736), pharmacien établi à Amsterdam, fut sans égal. Son incroyable collection d¿animaux, de plantes et d¿insectes du monde entier lui a valu de son vivant une renommée internationale. En 1731, après avoir passé des dizaines d¿années à constituer sa collection, Seba a commandé des illustrations minutieuses, souvent mises en scène, de chacun de ses spécimens. À partir de ces méticuleux dessins, il a entrepris la publication d¿un catalogue en quatre volumes couvrant l¿ensemble de sa collection, des étranges plantes exotiques aux serpents, en passant par les grenouilles, crocodiles, coquillages, coraux, insectes, papillons, ainsi que des espèces aujourd¿hui disparues. Cette reproduction a été réalisée grâce à un exemplaire très rare de l¿édition originale, mis en couleur à la main. L¿introduction replace l¿œuvre dans son contexte historique en revenant sur la fascinante tradition des cabinets de curiosités dans laquelle s¿inscrit la collection de Seba. jaquette illustrée - sous emboitage - format 26 x 39 cm - 543 pages - ref C 14‎

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‎100 great mysteries of the twentieth century. 100 great curiosities of history.‎

‎100 great mysteries of the twentieth century. 100 great curiosities of history. 100 great adventurers. In Russian /100 Velikikh zagadok KhKh veka. 100 velikikh kurezov istorii. 100 velikikh avantyuristov. Three books from the series 100 Great. M. Veche 2000, 2005, 2009. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. The delivery of this book might be delayed beyond the usual timeframe due to extended processing and preparation before shipment, and faster shipping options are not offered. Please inform us if you need the order by a certain date or have a deadline. SKUalbb125422e1f319409‎