24th May, 2023 12:00
Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books
Folio Society Hooke Micrographia
The Folio Society London 2017, copy 435 of 750, in its original box, and outerbox still wrapped
Hook's Micrographia was a groundbreaking work of scientific literature first published in 1665 by English polymath Robert Hooke. This seminal book is a compilation of detailed observations of natural specimens made through the use of an early microscope. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of microscopy, and a landmark in the development of modern science.
In Micrographia, Hooke presents numerous detailed and intricate drawings of everything from insects and plants to rocks and metals, providing new insights into the structure and behavior of the natural world. His observations and descriptions of various natural phenomena were so thorough and accurate that they laid the foundation for modern scientific inquiry.
The publication of Hook's Micrographia was a turning point in the history of science, paving the way for the scientific method and the use of the microscope in scientific exploration. Today, it remains a seminal work in the field of microscopy and a testament to the power of observation and meticulous scientific inquiry.
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The Folio Society London 2017, copy 435 of 750, in its original box, and outerbox still wrapped
Hook's Micrographia was a groundbreaking work of scientific literature first published in 1665 by English polymath Robert Hooke. This seminal book is a compilation of detailed observations of natural specimens made through the use of an early microscope. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of microscopy, and a landmark in the development of modern science.
In Micrographia, Hooke presents numerous detailed and intricate drawings of everything from insects and plants to rocks and metals, providing new insights into the structure and behavior of the natural world. His observations and descriptions of various natural phenomena were so thorough and accurate that they laid the foundation for modern scientific inquiry.
The publication of Hook's Micrographia was a turning point in the history of science, paving the way for the scientific method and the use of the microscope in scientific exploration. Today, it remains a seminal work in the field of microscopy and a testament to the power of observation and meticulous scientific inquiry.
