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STURM, JOHANN CHRISTOPH. 1635-1703.:Collegium experimentale sive curiosum. Nuremburg: Wolfgang M. Endter, 1676.
2 parts in 1 volume. 4to (198 x 145 mm). Half-title, 4 folding engraved plates, numerous engraved illustrations in the text (some full-page). Contemporary calf, spine gilt with 5 raised bands, modern cloth chemise and quarter morocco slipcase. Old re-casing of original binding, with repairs to joints; browning throughout, a few stains.
FIRST EDITION. Sturm, professor of mathematics and physics at the University of Altdorf, presents his experiments relating to hydrostatics, pneumatics, optics and magnetism, his descriptions of recent inventions such as an airship (using four spheres made of very thin copper foil tethered to the craft, the illustration showing a man steering with use of an oar), diving bell, microscope, air pump, and barometer. A second part was published in 1685 and they often appear together. Krivatsy 11539.
