Taschen | ISBN:3836515830 | File Type: PDF, 416 pages | File size: 44.Mb | Apr. 1st, 2011
Reference Nature: Cabinet of Natural Curiosities 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 scientists of his era often collected natural specimens for research purposes Amsterdam based pharmacist Albertus Seba 1665 1736 was unrivaled in his passion His amazing collection of animals plants and insects from all around the world gained international fame during his lifetime In 1731 after decades of collecting Seba commissioned illustrations of every specimen and arranged the publication of a four volume catalog ndash from strange and exotic plants to snakes frogs crocodiles shellfish corals birds and butterflies as well as fantastic beasts such as a hydra and a dragon
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