Premium pages left without account:

Auction archive: Lot number 31

Folio Society Hooke Micrographia

Estimate
£250 - £450
ca. US$311 - US$559
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 31

Folio Society Hooke Micrographia

Estimate
£250 - £450
ca. US$311 - US$559
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

The Folio Society London 2017, copy 435 of 750, in its original box, and outerbox still wrapped
Hook's Micrographia was a groundbreaking work of scientific literature first published in 1665 by English polymath Robert Hooke This seminal book is a compilation of detailed observations of natural specimens made through the use of an early microscope. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of microscopy, and a landmark in the development of modern science.
In Micrographia, Hooke presents numerous detailed and intricate drawings of everything from insects and plants to rocks and metals, providing new insights into the structure and behavior of the natural world. His observations and descriptions of various natural phenomena were so thorough and accurate that they laid the foundation for modern scientific inquiry.
The publication of Hook's Micrographia was a turning point in the history of science, paving the way for the scientific method and the use of the microscope in scientific exploration. Today, it remains a seminal work in the field of microscopy and a testament to the power of observation and meticulous scientific inquiry.

Auction archive: Lot number 31
Auction:
Datum:
24 May 2023
Auction house:
Flints Auctions Ltd.
8 Rivermead
Pipers Way
Thatcham, RG19 4EP
United Kingdom
info@flintsauctions.com
+44 (0)1635 873 634
Beschreibung:

The Folio Society London 2017, copy 435 of 750, in its original box, and outerbox still wrapped
Hook's Micrographia was a groundbreaking work of scientific literature first published in 1665 by English polymath Robert Hooke This seminal book is a compilation of detailed observations of natural specimens made through the use of an early microscope. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of microscopy, and a landmark in the development of modern science.
In Micrographia, Hooke presents numerous detailed and intricate drawings of everything from insects and plants to rocks and metals, providing new insights into the structure and behavior of the natural world. His observations and descriptions of various natural phenomena were so thorough and accurate that they laid the foundation for modern scientific inquiry.
The publication of Hook's Micrographia was a turning point in the history of science, paving the way for the scientific method and the use of the microscope in scientific exploration. Today, it remains a seminal work in the field of microscopy and a testament to the power of observation and meticulous scientific inquiry.

Auction archive: Lot number 31
Auction:
Datum:
24 May 2023
Auction house:
Flints Auctions Ltd.
8 Rivermead
Pipers Way
Thatcham, RG19 4EP
United Kingdom
info@flintsauctions.com
+44 (0)1635 873 634
Try LotSearch

Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!

  • Search lots and bid
  • Price database and artist analysis
  • Alerts for your searches
Create an alert now!

Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.

Create an alert