Androids, the Jaquet Dros automations
1979, First Edition. Lausanne: Scriptar SA. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth; in very good paper-labeled and decorated case. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #420957
ISBN: 2880120187
Physical Description: 93 pages : color illustrations, music, portrait ; 26 cm. Notes: In case; accompanied by booklet ([6] p. + sound disc): Musique à la cour de Louis XVI : score and music of the Jaquet-Droz automaton. Subjects: Androïden; Jaquet-Droz, Henri-Louis, 1752-1791; Jaquet-Droz, Pierre, 1721-1790; Machine theory; Robots; Théorie des automates.
Price: €125.00