Hans Kraemer - L'Uomo e il Fuoco; L'Uomo e gli Animali; L'Uomo e le Piante; L'Uomo e l'Acqua; - 1945-1948
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Ten-volume vintage encyclopedia edited by Hans Kraemer, published by Dott. Francesco Vallardi in Milan, in Italian, with hardback bindings, totaling 4,800 pages across five thematic sections, 29 × 20 cm, weight about 23.3 kg, covering biology and natural history.
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Important vintage illustrated encyclopedia, directed by Hans Kraemer and published by the Francesco Vallardi Publishing House of Milan.
Work composed of 10 large volumes, divided into 5 thematic sections, each with Volume I and Volume II.
Volumes present:
* Man and Fire – 989 pages – 4.587 kg
* Man and Animals – 1,030 pages – 5.038 kg
* Man and Plants – 961 pages – 5.041 kg
* Man and Water – 952 pages – 4.118 kg
* Man and Minerals – 867 pages – 4.509 kg
Characteristics of the encyclopedia:
* 10 volumes with original period bindings
* 4,799 total pages
* Numerous illustrations, plates and scientific images
* Dimensions of each volume: 29 × 20 cm
* Total weight: 23.293 kg
* Publisher: Vallardi, Milan
* Direction: Hans Kraemer
* Vintage editions with documented dates between the 1930s and subsequent reintegrations
Work of great historical, scientific and collector interest, dedicated to nature, animals, botany, minerals, water and fire.
Conditions: vintage encyclopedia with evident signs of wear. Yellowing, stains, wear to covers and some spines damaged, with parts of the binding detached or loose, as visible in the photographs.
Being vintage items, additional small imperfections, halos or signs of time may be present.
Sale exclusively in block of the 10 volumes.
Ideal for collectors, enthusiasts of antique books, private libraries and decorating professional study rooms.
Important vintage illustrated encyclopedia, directed by Hans Kraemer and published by the Francesco Vallardi Publishing House of Milan.
Work composed of 10 large volumes, divided into 5 thematic sections, each with Volume I and Volume II.
Volumes present:
* Man and Fire – 989 pages – 4.587 kg
* Man and Animals – 1,030 pages – 5.038 kg
* Man and Plants – 961 pages – 5.041 kg
* Man and Water – 952 pages – 4.118 kg
* Man and Minerals – 867 pages – 4.509 kg
Characteristics of the encyclopedia:
* 10 volumes with original period bindings
* 4,799 total pages
* Numerous illustrations, plates and scientific images
* Dimensions of each volume: 29 × 20 cm
* Total weight: 23.293 kg
* Publisher: Vallardi, Milan
* Direction: Hans Kraemer
* Vintage editions with documented dates between the 1930s and subsequent reintegrations
Work of great historical, scientific and collector interest, dedicated to nature, animals, botany, minerals, water and fire.
Conditions: vintage encyclopedia with evident signs of wear. Yellowing, stains, wear to covers and some spines damaged, with parts of the binding detached or loose, as visible in the photographs.
Being vintage items, additional small imperfections, halos or signs of time may be present.
Sale exclusively in block of the 10 volumes.
Ideal for collectors, enthusiasts of antique books, private libraries and decorating professional study rooms.
Details
Number of books
10
Subject
Biology, Natural History
Book title
L'Uomo e il Fuoco; L'Uomo e gli Animali; L'Uomo e le Piante; L'Uomo e l'Acqua;
Author/ Illustrator
Hans Kraemer
Condition
Mixed / Multiple
Publication year oldest item
1945
Publication year youngest item
1948
Height
29 cm
Edition
Multiple Books / Editions
Width
20 cm
Language
Italian
Original language
No
Publisher
Dott. Francesco Vallardi
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
4800
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