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TitleArs Vitraria Experimentalis, Oder Vollkommene Glasmacher-Kunst, Lehrende, Als in einem, aus unbetrüglicher Erfahrung, herfliessendem Commentario, über [...] Anthonii Neri, von Florentz, und [...], Christophori Merretti [...]. Die allerkurtz-bündigsten Man
AuthorKunckel, Joh.
Edition3rd Edition
PublishedChristoph Riegel Norimbergae 1744
Description3 Vols. In One ; VI- 472-X (Index) . PP.Fine author's portrait Frontispice, and 20 full page copper engravings, giving tools, workshops etc. etc. Here the3- Rd German Edition of A. Neri L'arte vetraria distinta in libri VIII' (1612). A classic book on glass-making, describing the discovery of ruby glass and the invention of a glass-blowing table with double bellows. " Kunckel is a more important figure in the history of chemistry than seems generally realized." (Duveen) See at length; Duveen p.328; Partington II pp. 368-371; Norman 1244; Wellcome III p. 419. Modern boards with artificial leather spine. Some browning thoughout. Engravings in slightly weak impressions, but still an attractive, scarce work on the art of glassmaking.
Book conditionGood
Jacket conditionNo Jacket
BindingHardcover
Book sizeRoy. 8Vo.
Price 1340
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