The Haskell F. Norman Library of Science and Medicine. Part I : The Middle Ages and The Renaissance [with] Part II : The Age of Reason [with] Part III. [ Christie's auction catalogues, sale dates: 18 March, 15-16 June and 29 October 1998. 3 Parts, complete set ]

Christie's.

Published by Christie, Manson & Woods, New York, auction sale catalogues for sales held on 18 March, 15-16 June and 29 October 1998, 1998

About this Item

3 vols, illustrated laminated boards, 4to, 263, 475, 404 pp, profusely illustrated. 1,384 lots. Sale catalogue of one of the greatest collections of early science and medicine; replete with works never or rarely seen at auction. Part I covers the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Part II The Age of Reason "roughly the 17th and 18th centuries" and Part III books written and published in the last two centuries. The catalogue descriptions are extensive, including much bibliographical detail and annotation. Extensively illustrated, many illustrations in colour. Fine set.

Seller Inventory # ABE-12407

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Haskell F. Norman Library of Science and Medicine. Part I : The Middle Ages and The Renaissance [with] Part II : The Age of Reason [with] Part III. [ Christie's auction catalogues, sale dates: 18 March, 15-16 June and 29 October 1998. 3 Parts, complete set ]
• Publisher: Christie, Manson & Woods, New York, auction sale catalogues for sales held on 18 March, 15-16 June and 29 October 1998
• Publication Date: 1998
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science & Scientists (Bibliographies)