Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 67274:
Description
This fine volume with 61 originally hand-colored botancial engravings is from Gottlied Tobias Wilhelm’s
Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte or
Natural History. This volume was published in Augsburg by Engelbrecht in 1812. The volume is bound in leather with marbled boards and includes the frontispiece and complete text.
The engravings were completed by Paul Martin Wilhelm, brother of the author, and others. Wilhelm’s work was a fine example of the encyclopaedic science of the period. The work’s main goal was education, thus it’s compact publication.
Paper Size: Binding ~ 4 1/4" by 7"; Engravings ~ 4" by 6 3/4"
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The spine is loosened. There is some wear and bumping to the edges. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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