Published by arrangement with Taschen. Illustrated paper over boards. The back hinge is cracked at page 414 near the end pf the book but the text block is tightly bound. Small indentation on the front cover. There is a half inch teat on the head of the spine. The top corner of the back over is creased. Otherwise, the book is clean, bright and unmarked. The dust jacket is in good plus condition with a tear on the top edge of the spine panel and another on the back panel . and a small tear on the bottom end of the spine panel. The original price is on the front flap Profusely illustrated in full color. Please see all images. To heavy to ship outside of the United States.

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Title: Albertus Seba Cabinet of Natural Curiosities The Colored Plates 1734-1765
Publisher: Taschen America Llc, Barnes and Noble
Publication Date: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0760782040
ISBN 13: 9780760782040
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Louis Fabricus Dubour and others 18th century artists and engravers
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Weight: 6.4 pounds

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From the dust jacket: Albertus Seba's ''Cabinet of Natural Curiosities'' is one of the 18th century's greates natural-history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural-history books of all time. Though it was common for me of his profession to collect natural specimens for research purposes, Amsterdam-based pharmacist Albertus Seba (1665-1736) had a passion that led hmi 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. In 1731, after decades of collecting, he 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 seven-headed hydra. The beautiful illustrations transport these creatures from the scientific world of specimens into extremely aesthetic and vivid scenes, where plants and animals intermingle. It is this narrative element that continues to lend the book much of its special fascination. This magnificent reporduction of all 449 of the original plates is taken from a rare, hand-coloured copy at the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague. The introduction provides background information on the intriguing tradition of the cabinet of curiosities to which Seba's collection belonged, while an additional annex written by contemporary scientists provides descriptions of the specimens. A journey into the past and at the same time a road to rediscovering the wonders of Nature, which remain as vital as ever. OVERSIZED BOOK approx. 9''x15''x2'', weight 6.5 lbs., English, Latin.

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