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1768 6vol Wonders Of Nature & Art Antique Illustrated Natural History Book Set

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1768 6vol Wonders Of Nature & Art Antique Illustrated Natural History Book Set

The Wonders Of Nature & Art Being An Account Of Whatever Is Most Curious & Remarkable Throughout The World.
The Whole Collected From The Writings Of The Best Historians, Travellers, Geographers & Philosophers.
Printed For Newberry And Carnan: London 1768 2nd Edition
Complete 6 Volume Set Containing Multiple Engraved Plates, Several Foldout Plates Included - Beautifully Rebound

"This substantial six-volume work, The Wonders of Nature and Art, stands as a fine example of mid-eighteenth-century encyclopaedic curiosity, gathering together accounts of the most remarkable phenomena known to the learned world at the time. Drawing on the writings of historians, travellers, geographers, and philosophers, it surveys the natural world in all its variety—animals, plants, minerals, volcanoes, caves, cataracts, and extraordinary landscapes—alongside human achievements in architecture, manufacture, invention, and discovery. The tone reflects the Enlightenment fascination with cataloguing and explaining the world through observation, travel, and comparative study.

Printed in London in 1768 as the Second Edition by Newbery and Carnan, successors to the celebrated John Newbery, the set is richly illustrated with engraved plates, including several folding examples that depict dramatic sites such as Mount Etna and Vesuvius, great European cities, caverns, and architectural views. These copper-plate engravings are integral to the work's appeal, offering contemporary visual interpretations of wonders both natural and man-made, and reinforcing the book's role as both an educational and entertaining compendium for the eighteenth-century reader.

This complete six-volume set has been beautifully rebound, presenting the text and plates in an attractive and cohesive form while preserving the historical character of the original edition. As a wide-ranging survey of global knowledge on the eve of modern science, it captures the intellectual spirit of its age and remains a compelling artefact of Enlightenment thought, appealing particularly to collectors of early natural history, eighteenth-century travel literature, and richly illustrated antiquarian books."

A tastefully rebound set with new leathers and endpapers retaining original covers. Structural integrity of all volumes is excellent with no loose pages. Neat contemporary inscription present. There are 43 engraved plates across the 6 volumes including 11 folding plates with several examples shown. Pages with appropriate age toning otherwise clean and well presented. A stunning 6 volume set in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 18cm x 11cm x 2.5cm (x 6 volumes)
  • Volume 1 has 260 Pages + Publishers Advertising
  • Volume 2 has 280 Pages + Publishers Advertising
  • Volume 3 has 332 Pages
  • Volume 4 has 296 Pages
  • Volume 5 has 317 Pages + Publishers Advertising
  • Volume 6 has 276 Pages Including Index

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Complete 6 Volume Set", "Original Boards Rebound Leather", "Replaced Endpapers - All Other Contents Retained"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Natural History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: A tastefully rebound set with new leathers and endpapers retaining original covers. Structural integrity of all volumes is excellent with no loose pages. Neat contemporary inscription present. There are 43 engraved plates across the 6 volumes including 11 folding plates with several examples shown. Pages with appropriate age toning otherwise clean and well presented. A stunning 6 volume set in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Various
Publisher: Newberry And Carnan: London
Year Printed: 1768
Sub-subject: Art & Nature