1849 2vol Cosmos: Physical Description Of Universe Antiquarian Book Set Humboldt

1849 2vol Cosmos: Physical Description Of Universe Antiquarian Book Set Humboldt

$395.00

Tax includedShipping calculated at checkout


Condition: Good

Please see below for more condition details

Only 1 left!
1849 2vol Cosmos: Physical Description Of Universe Antiquarian Book Set Humboldt

Cosmos: A Sketch Of A Physical Description Of The Universe
By Alexander Von Humboldt
Translated From The German by E.C. Otte'
Published by Henry G. Bohn: London 1849 1st Edition
Includes Volumes 1 & 2 (of 5 published between 1845 and 1862)

"Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe (in German Kosmos - Entwurf einer physischen Weltbeschreibung) is an influential treatise on science and nature written by German scientist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. It began as a lecture series delivered by Humboldt at the University of Berlin, and was published in five volumes between 1845 and 1862 (the fifth was posthumous and completed based on Humboldt's notes). In the first volume, Humboldt paints a general "portrait of nature", describing the physical nature of outer space and the Earth. In the second volume he describes the history of science."

Heavy wear, light staining and some damage to covers and spines as shown. Covers are wobbly however binding is hanging in there with no loose pages. Some age marking to pages with the vast majority of both books very clean with pleasant age toning. A scarce 2 volume pair of scarce natural history and science reference works in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 12cm x 3cm (approx x 2 volumes)

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Original Cloth Bindings", "Volumes 1 & 2"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Natural History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Heavy wear, light staining and some damage to covers and spines as shown. Covers are wobbly however binding is hanging in there with no loose pages. Some age marking to pages with the vast majority of both books very clean with pleasant age toning. A scarce 2 volume pair of scarce natural history and science reference works in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Alexander Von Humboldt
Publisher: Henry G. Bohn: London
Year Printed: 1849
Sub-subject: Natural History