Musculorum Tabula III

Wandelaar, Jan

Publication Date: 1747

Condition: Very Good No Binding

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Siegfried Bernhard Albinus (1697-1770) famous anatomy engraving. Elephant folio size engraved plate from the largest and most sumptuous anatomical series ever made. The plates were designed and engraved by Jan Wandelaar (1690-1759) are considered to be the most artistic and accurate representations of the human body that were ever made. Wandelaar worked on them from 1721, until his death in 1759. Albinus, the celebrated professor of anatomy and surgery in Leiden, was one of the most renowned descriptive anatomist of his day and the pioneer of a new epoch in human anatomy. As well his own writings he edited the works of Eustachio, Fabricius and Harvey and collaborated with Herman Boerhaave editing a new edition of Vesalius, Opera omnia anatomica et chirurgica. From Albinus, Tabulae sceleti et musculorum corporis humani. Image Size: 400mm x 565mm (15.7" x 22.2). Condition: Repaired tear in right hand margin not affecting the engraving, otherwise in good condition. Technique: Copper engraving hand coloured. Seller Inventory # TSMCH 003 MED

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Title: Musculorum Tabula III

Publication Date: 1747

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

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Antique Print and Map Room is the largest specialist dealer of rare antique maps and prints in Australia. Established in 1979, our gallery is located in Ultimo, near Sydney's city centre (5 minute walk from the Powerhouse Museum). Our extensive stock is available for purchase online or in our gallery. Our collection includes items from almost every geographical area and spans historical periods from the 15th to the 20th centuries. We have a particular focus on maps and prints charting the early discoveries and cultural exchanges of the East Indies, Pacific and Australia. This includes one of the largest and compelling collections of natural history in Australia. We stock only the highest quality material and guarantee the items are described as in the condition reports on our website. Since our founding, we have become a trusted source of prized historical material for collectors and prestigious national and international institutions and several important private collections. We are members of the following professional associations: AAADA, ANZAAB, ILAB, CINOA.

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