Natural Histories: Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library (2012)
Baione, Tom (Editor)
Sterling Signature
Physical Details: xi + 163 pp.; ill.
Language: English
For the first time, Natural Histories allows readers a privileged glimpse of seldom-seen, fully illustrated scientific tomes from the American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection. Forty essays from the museum's top experts in a variety of natural science disciplines, from anthropology to zoology, enhance and discuss each rare work's unique qualities and scientific contribution. Packaged with 40 extraordinary prints suitable for framing, this deluxe edition will fascinate both natural science and art lovers alike.
...MoreReview MacGregor, Arthur (2014) Review of "Natural Histories: Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library". Journal of the History of Collections (pp. 322-323).
Chapter Ellis, Richard (2012) The First Animal Book. In: Natural Histories: Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library.
Chapter Thomas, David Hurst (2012) Essay by David Hurst Thomas. In: Natural Histories: Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library.
Chapter Shara, Michael (2012) The Uranometria Star Atlas. In: Natural Histories: Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library.
Chapter Voogt, Alex de (2012) Flora, Fauna, and Fifangha : Madagascar by Flacourt. In: Natural Histories: Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library.
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