Opis: Cabinet of Natural Curiosities - Albertus Seba

Albertus 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.
Though it was common for men of his profession to collect natural specimens for research purposes, Amsterdam-based pharmacist Seba (1665?1736) 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.

In 1731, after decades of collecting, Seba commissioned illustrations of each and every specimen and arranged the publication of a four-volume catalogue detailing his entire collection?from strange and exotic plants to snakes, frogs, crocodiles, shellfish, corals, insects, butterflies, and more, as well as fantastic beasts, such as a hydra and a dragon.

This superb, complete reproduction is taken from a rare hand-colored original. The introduction offers background information about the fascinating tradition of the cabinet of curiosities to which Seba belonged and an additional annex, written by contemporary biologists, provides descriptions of the marvelous and myriad specimens.

Szczegóły: Cabinet of Natural Curiosities - Albertus Seba

Tytuł: Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
Autor: Albertus Seba
Wydawnictwo: Taschen
ISBN: 9783836554374
Języki: angielski, niemiecki, francuski
Rok wydania: 2019
Ilość stron: 588
Format: 14.0x20.0cm
Oprawa: Twarda z obwolutą
Waga: 1.295 kg

Recenzje: Cabinet of Natural Curiosities - Albertus Seba