Verlag: Prag: Das Technische Nationalmuseum 1975 [Prag: In der Waltherischen Buchhandlung 1771], 1975
A reprint of a book about mining machines/devices used in Banska Stiavnica (Schemnitz in German) in the 18th century. Amply illustrated. Nicolaus Poda (1723-1798), was a German engineer, mathematician and scientist (best known for his work in the field of entomology). /// Paperback with dust jacket, [2]+[6]+XIX+[1]+84+[44]+[2] pp., 8° (16 x 23.5 cm), cover slightly worn, top edge yellowed and foxed, for edge and a few pages slightly foxed, spine slightly cracked (barely visible), condition: good Book Language/s: German.