Cabinets of Curiosities Patrick Mauries 2002 1st Edition HC DJ Thames Hudson
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Cabinets of Curiosities by Patrick Mauriès Thames & Hudson, 2002. First U.S. hardcover edition. ISBN 0-500-51091-1. Lavishly illustrated history of the extraordinary European tradition of the Wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosities—collections encompassing natural history specimens, fossils, shells, minerals, scientific instruments, works of art, automata, antiquities, exotica and other remarkable objects that inspired today's museums. Richly illustrated with rare objects, natural history specimens, scientific instruments, art, and antiques from historic collections around the world. A beautiful oversized volume and increasingly uncommon in the original 2002 hardcover first edition. Original dust jacket present with $70.00 publisher's price intact. Printed and bound in Italy.
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson
- Year: 2002
- ISBN: 0500510911
- Condition: Very Good
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