Sea Splendor: A Tapestry of Marine Life in the Mid-19th Century, 1845
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Seller: Bartele Gallery - The Netherlands, Langweer, FRL, NetherlandsBartele Gallery - The Netherlands
AbeBooks seller since January 8, 2018
Condition: Used
£ 403.56
Quantity: 1 available
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In the two prints, a variety of marine organisms are depicted, predominantly from the echinoderm and mollusk phyla: **First Print:** 1. **Agathine zébrée** - Likely a gastropod with a zebra-like pattern on its shell. 2. **----- gland** - The name suggests a gastropod with a shell shape resembling a gland. 3. **----- columnaire** - Possibly referring to a shell with a columnar shape. 4. **Maillot bossu** - A shell with a humped or bulging appearance. 5. **Hélice conoïde** - A conical snail shell. 6. **----- natatoire** - The term implies a swimming or floating nature, likely a pelagic snail. 7. **----- planorbe** - Indicates a planispiral or coiled shell, characteristic of some gastropods. 8. **----- peson** - The name suggests a weight or pendulum, perhaps describing the shape of the shell. **Second Print:** 1. **Astérie vulgaire** - Commonly known as a starfish or sea star. 2. **Crinoïde lys-de-mer** - A crinoid, also known as a sea lily, which is an echinoderm with feathery arms. 3. **Oursin comestible** - An edible sea urchin. 4. **Spatangue velu** - A type of sea urchin known for its hairy appearance. 5. **Holothurie comestible** - An edible sea cucumber. 6. **Porpite géante** - Likely referring to a large porpita, a type of hydrozoan related to jellyfish. The detailed hand-colored engravings from Drapiez's 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles' provide a rich visual record of these diverse sea creatures, showcasing their unique forms and structures as understood in the mid-19th century. …
Seller Inventory # BG-13261-148, BG-13261-149
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- Sea Splendor: A Tapestry of Marine Life in the Mid-19th Century, 1845
Bartele Gallery - The Netherlands
Langweer, FRL, Netherlands
Shipping rates from Netherlands to U.S.A.
| Item | 3 to 9 business days | 2 to 4 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 14.17 | £ 29.18 |
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Bartele Gallery offers a wide range of antique maps, prints and rare books. Our extensive collection of antique maps covers every part of the world. Whilst cartography holds a special place in our collection, we also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Our Abebooks store includes a selection of maps, prints and books for SALE prices. Please visit our other online sales channels to explore our complete collection of original antique maps and print. Save on shipping and order multiple items!…
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Bartele Gallery - The Netherlands
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