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Journey back to the mid-19th century with this compilation of engravings, a pictorial representation of human knowledge and achievement. Originally published in 1851 as *The Iconographic Encyclopaedia of Science, Literature and Art*, this book is a treasure for designers and artists, and a boon for lovers of books.
Explore over 11,725 illustrations from architecture and the fine arts to geography, natural sciences, mythology, military and naval sciences, mathematics and astronomy. It features plates titled and indexed for easy reference. The extended captions and glossaries have been placed within the relevant sections.
Discover rendered depictions of everything known, from ravens and bevel gears to nasal clefts and the Arc de Triomphe, all meticulously detailed, cross-hatched, and splendidly reproducible. It is a fascinating glimpse into the scientific, technological, and artistic advancements of a bygone era.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing, some cover wear, and some initial pages marking) Hardcover ISBN 0517278898
