Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
Buch der Natur.
Augsburg: Johann Bämler, 1475.
The first printed book to contain illustrations of animals, and the first notable scientific book in German. It discusses animals, birds, fish, anatomy, physiology, plagues, the medicinal value of plants and stones, etc. ISTC no. ic00842000. Digital facsimile from the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek at this link.
Subjects
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #276.1 |
| Permanent Link | https://beta.historyofmedicine.com/id/8810 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | buch-der-natur |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Augsburg