Maria Merian's Butterflies
Heard, Kate [Maria Sibylla Merian (2 April 1647 - 13 January 1717) was a German entomologist, naturalist and scientific illustrator].
(Book #ID 120188)
Published by Royal Collection Trust, York House, St. James's Palace, London First Edition 2016. 2016.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, biscuit lining papers. 8vo. 8'' x 6¼''. Maria Merian was one of the earliest European naturalists to document observations about insects directly, and was a descendant of the Frankfurt branch of the Swiss Merian family. Contains 192 pp with splendid colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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