THE UNIVERSE AND MAN
A history of the study of nature and the application of its forces for the benefit of nations
Edited by Jan Kremer
Translated by St. Kramsztyk
T. 1-5 (complete).
Warsaw 1905-1909: Towarzystwo Akcyjne S. Orgelbrand's Sons, pp. [2], 520, VII, plates 25; [4], 553, IX, plates 19; [4], 481, VII, plates 22; [4], 515, VII, plates 17, [4], 458, VII, plates 20; format: 20x29 cm,
A richly illustrated scientific compendium from the early 20th century. Includes texts on the globe, origins and exploration, the origin of man, exploration of the earth's surface and the cosmos and discoveries made over the centuries. Illustrations also in the form of fold-out and overlapping boards with interleaving blotters.
Rare in such zankomite condition!
HARDCOVER PUBLISHER'S DECORATIVE CLOTH BINDING, SPINE AND BOTH FACES RICHLY DECORATED [EMBOSSING, GILT, FLORAL MOTIFS], DECORATIVE LINING. DECORATIONS OF ART NOUVEAU CHARACTER
BDB condition/ minimal tears in margins of several pages, several folded boards with spotted underlining on reverse, BEAUTIFUL piece





