Natural curiosities engelse ed - Irmgard, Dr. Musch

Albertus Seba's Cabinet of Curiosities is one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements. Though it was common for men of his profession to collect natural specimens for research purposes, Amsterdam-based pharmacist Albertus Seba had a passion that led him far beyond the call of duty. His amazing, unprecedented collection of animals, plants and insects from all around the world gained international fame during his lifetime. After decades of collecting, Seba commissioned illustrations of each specimen and arranged the publication of a four- volume catalog detailing his entire collection. This superb, complete reproduction is taken from a rare, hand-colored original book.
Bound with dusjacket, in- folio, first edition of Taschen edition. Text is in English. A very large book,588 pp., in original shipping box,. fine condition ! ISBN 9783822816004. [Auteur: Seba, Albertus.] [Pagina's: 588] [Uitgever: , Taschen, Koln, Germany, 2001,] [Jaar: 2001] [Titel: Cabinet of Natural Curiosities (Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri 1734-1765, Albertus Seba:]