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Butterflies & Insects (Icons)

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Illustrations of plants, animals, and insects from the collection of Dutch pharmacist Albertus Seba (1665-1736). TITLE CHANGE. PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED AS 'SEBA NATURAL CURIOSITIES' IN JUNE 2003 BUYERS' GUIDE.

Synopsis:

A most unusual collection of natural specimens Seba's "Cabinet of Curiosities" is one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time. This title contains a glorious selection of butterflies from the four-volume catalog published by Amsterdam-based pharmacist Albertus Seba (1665-1736).

Product Details

ISBN:
9783822824313
Author:
Seba, Albertus
Publisher:
Taschen
Subject:
Classics
Copyright:
Series:
Icons
Publication Date:
March 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
127
Dimensions:
7.90x5.66x.43 in. .66 lbs.

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Product details 127 pages Taschen - English 9783822824313 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , A most unusual collection of natural specimens Seba's "Cabinet of Curiosities" is one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time. This title contains a glorious selection of butterflies from the four-volume catalog published by Amsterdam-based pharmacist Albertus Seba (1665-1736).
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