A BOOKLET ON ROSE-WINDS AND COMPASSES
Euro 350
Circa
1910
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
Alte Schiffskompasse und Kompassteile im Besitz Hamburger Staatsanstalten
Hamburg, 1910.
(24x16cm), 47 pp. 3 text-ills. & 11 col. lithogr. plts. in rear pocket.
Softcover.
With dedication by the author, dated “Hamburg 22 Mars 1910”
Extremely rare booklet on compass with colour and B/W plates depicting wind roses and compasses.
Important for its autograph dated dedication and because all compasses are described and dated.
PERFECT CONDITION TROUGHOUT
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Alpha et Omega
Alpha Et Omega
Alpha et Omega is a recently established firm, based in Milan, Italy. We specialise in antique Scientific Instruments and rare Books to supply collections worldwide. Focus is given to optical and time-related instruments, especially before the Industrial Revolution but we are also interested in rare-to-find scientific and natural items and wunderkammer objects. Alpha et Omega also deals in rare books related to Early Science and Scientific Instruments. Please feel free to contact us for individual requests or desiderata.
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