Curious Woodcuts of Fanciful and Real Beasts: A Selection of 190 Sixteenth-Century Woodcuts from Gesner's and Topsell's Natural Histories.
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: SomeThingz. Books etcetera., Averbode, BelgiumSomeThingz. Books etcetera.
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New York Dover Publications 1971 Softcover, 111pp., 23x30,5cm., richly illustr. in b/w., in fair to good condition (covers with some use on the corners and edges and a bit damaged on the backside, inside very good). ISBN 9780486227016. The publication draws primarily from Gesner's monumental "Historia animalium", first issued between 1551 and 1558, widely regarded as one of the foundational works of early zoology. Additional material originates from Edward Topsell's seventeenth-century adaptations and compilations. The book is organized as a visual archive of woodcut imagery, presenting both scientifically recognizable animals and fantastical creatures shaped by folklore, travelers' tales and medieval symbolism. The reproductions document the transitional period between medieval bestiaries and empirical scientific illustration. Konrad Gesner (1516-1565), also known as Conrad Gessner, was a Swiss physician, philologist, bibliographer and naturalist considered one of the founders of modern zoology and bibliography. Educated in Zurich, Basel and Montpellier, he combined humanist scholarship with empirical observation and extensive correspondence networks across Europe. His encyclopedic works attempted to classify all known animals, plants and books of his time. Gesner's illustrations and descriptive methods profoundly influenced scientific publishing during the Renaissance and early modern period. Edward Topsell later adapted portions of Gesner's zoological studies into English compilations that became influential in the history of illustrated bestiaries.…
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- Title
- Curious Woodcuts of Fanciful and Real Beasts: A Selection of 190 Sixteenth-Century Woodcuts from Gesner's and Topsell's Natural Histories.
- Author
- Konrad Gesner.
- Binding
- Soft cover
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SomeThingz. Books etcetera.
Averbode, Belgium
AbeBooks seller since May 6, 2022
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“Somethingz. Books and etcetera.” is a professional online webshop with an extensive second-hand book collection on history, art, philosophy, photography, local history and folklore. Also sought after and less common books concerning all kinds of interests (culinaria, nature, sports, music, Freemasonry, militaria, fashion, antiques, children's books, rare and antiquarian books, etcetera) are part of the collection. All books are in good to very good condition, unless otherwise stated (minimal imperfections or very light signs of use, a name of the previous owner or a stamp of ownership are not always mentioned). Books are always carefully and properly packed and sent by registered mail. On the website www.somethingz.be you will find several images per book, so that you get a good impression of the condition of the books. Not all books in the collection are currently online. If you do not find what you are looking for, you can contact us via info@somethingz.be so that you can make your searched titles or areas of interest known.…
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