1760 – Homann Erben – Staticae Fundamenta
700 €
Title: “Die Fürhehmsten Grund-Sätze der Static; oder Die Vergleichung der krafft und last an denen fünf einfachen machinen über haupt, bloß nach dem gleich gewichts standt, ohne der in der bewegung darbeis fürfallenden friction, in deutlichen proportions sätzen nach denen reguln der verhältnis in beliebte kürtze gebracht. [Nürnberg]: Herausgegeben von Homoennischen erben mit Kayser aller gn. Privl.” & “Staticae Fundamenta Praecipua…”
Description:
Extremely rare and decorative copper engraving outlining the principles of statics and friction 40 illustrations showing gears, counterweights and pulleys by Homann Erben. The principles being described come from two noted scientists: Guillaume Amontons (1663-1705) and Bernard Forest de Bélidor (1697/98-1761). Amontons “produced the first known study on the question of losses caused by friction in machines, and established the laws of proportionality between the friction and the mutual pressure of the bodies in contact.” Bélidor was professor of mathematics at the artillery school at La Fère, who wrote numerous texts on mechanics, including “La Science des ingénieurs” and “Architecture hydraulique”.
The engraving comes from Homann Erben atlas “Atlas Major…”, published in Nuremberg, 1760.
Cartographer: Homann Erben (1724-1780)
Sheet size: 63,5 x 53,5 cm
Year: 1760
Technique: copper engraving
Condition:
Good condition, original hand coloring, watermarked paper. Two wormholes present.
This is an original antique map published in 1760 and NOT a modern copy or reprint
On your request I will provide a Certificate of Authenticity
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