Juanelo Turriano Charles V's Clockmaker - The Man and His Legend. José A. García-Diego. 1986

Juanelo Turriano Charles V's Clockmaker - The Man and His Legend. José A. García-Diego. Editorial Castalia, Madrid, 1986. Tapa blamda estampada. Condición: Very Good.  Limited Edition. XX+165 pages, illustrated. A limited edition of 1000 copies. Turriano, who is better known in Italy and Spain than he is elsewhere, was born about 1510 and trained as a clockmaker in Lombardy. He made several astronomical clocks, automata and planetariums but is also famous for his work as an engineer on hydraulic projects. A very good copy of the hardback edition with good dust jacket.  Antes de pujar pregunta, y para envíos fuera de España, preguntad por los gastos de envío. Para España, 8  €. Démandez vous quelq’un question. Ask me by any question.