Maria Sibylla Merian METAMORPHOSIS INSECTORUM SURNAMENSIUM

Description: Die Schönsten Tafeln aus dem Grossen Buch der Schmetterlinge und Plfanzen: Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium [FACSIMILE] Author: MERIAN, Maria Sibylla; Gerhard NEBEL, [ed.] Title: Die Schönsten Tafeln aus dem Grossen Buch der Schmetterlinge und Plfanzen: Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium [FACSIMILE] Publication: Hamburg: Hoffman und Campe Verlag, 1964 Description: Folio and portfolio (47cm). White cloth-covered portfolio (47cm), with spine and board fore-edges in black leather, stamped in silver on spine and in red and gold on front; containing softcover booklet, backed in white bookcloth; 64pp; with 17 loose plates (16 in color, one in black and white), each 46x30cm. A bright copy, with minor soiling to cloth of portfolio, gold stamping on front gently rubbed, one or two minor creases to paper flaps inside portfolio, edges of pamphlet very lightly rubbed, slight toning to verso of some plates along upper margin: Very Good. Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), an extraordinary German naturalist and illustrator. She was the first European woman to undertake an indepedent scientific expedition in South America. She published Metamorphosis herself in 1705 after her trip to Suriname, during which she discovered and classified a range of previously unknown species. Her illustrations depict multiple stages in the life cycle of the same insect, interacting with plants. This facsimile reproduces 17 of the most impressive plates from Metamorphosis, with an introductory essay by Gerhard Nebel. Seller ID: 55045 Subject: Art, Photography & Architecture, History of Science & Medicine, Illustrators, Women Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA Winchester VA We are one of the country's leading specialists in the history, literature and art of American social movements. Over 25,000 items in-stock in the heart of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Guarantee Our items are described using AB Bookman standards - the standard grading terms of the trade, originally promulgated by the trade publication The Antiquarian Bookman's Weekly back in 1949. We tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Thus, we offer the following guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to bidding. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. Shipping Standard domestic shipping is by USPS Insured Media Mail, at flat rate of $5. Delivery typically takes seven to ten business days depending on destination. Please be aware that, during the COVID emergency, delivery times have been delayed. We strongly recommend upgrading to Priority Mail if your order is time-sensitive! FOR DOMESTIC ORDERS ONLY we are happy to combine shipping on multiple items purchased at the same time that can be included in the same parcel. Again, please contact us prior to paying your invoice to arrange combined shipments. If you are overcharged for shipping by eBay, we will send you a prompt refund once the actual shipping cost has been determined. Overseas shipping is now managed through the eBay Global Shipping Program. All rates and fees are set by eBay, not the seller. We cannot alter a Global Shipping invoice once it has been generated; any queries should be directed to eBay Customer Support in your home country. Payment Payment is expected within 48 hours of purchase unless other arrangements have been made prior to sale. We ship all orders within 24 hours after receiving payment. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 345 USD

Location: Winchester, Virginia

End Time: 2025-01-21T00:19:18.000Z

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