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Theatrum Universale Animalium Pars Quinta. Sive Historiae Naturalis de Insectis Libri III.
Amstelaedami [Amsterdam]: R. & G. Wetstenius [Rudolf & Gerard Wetstein], 1718. First Thus. Hardcover. Originally published in Frankfurt, 1653, under title: Historiae naturalis de insectis. Libri. III.
28 plates of insects (loosely defined, as includes, e.g., slugs, starfish and seahorses, etc). Forms pt. 6 of his work originally published in 6 parts. Anker 236. Very Good+. Light, even toning to textblock, appropriately rebound, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Full leather olive green binding, six raised bands, red leather spine label, gilt lettering, in blind decorative elements. fo. 147pp plus plates and index. Illus. (b/w plates). Index. Item #12363
Price: $1,450.00