Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) Squilla, Mantis Shrimp - Folio with hand coloured woodcut - 1600

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Conrad Gesner (1516–1565) Squilla, Mantis Shrimp – Folio with hand coloured woodcut.

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Superb folio from a Latin edition of Conrad Gesner's Fischbuch

Hand coloured woodcut to verso of one leaf.

Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1600.

Reference: Nissen 350.

Conrad Gessner was a Renaissance polymath, a physician, philosopher, encyclopaedist, bibliographer, philologist, natural historian and illustrator.

The woodcuts for the work were undertaken by Hans Asper, Johann Thomas, and Lukas Schrön.

Fine 16th century folio.

Later hand colour. Light even age toning. Light stain to top of leaf (not close to woodcut). View the images carefully.

Seller's Story

Having studied at Oxford University in the early 1980s I was lucky enough to learn about the rare book and print trade by scuttling around the markets and auction houses of London at a time when it was still quite possible to discover "that find". Similarly I was able to hone my specialist interests in illustrated Natural History, Mythology and Science, something that I hope is still reflected in the items I offer. The aim is to offer the rare, interesting, unusual, beautiful and strange, from Master Engravings to Exquisite Folios. So at the very least we hope your visit to the site to be a rewarding and enlightening experience! Daniel Good Rare Books

Superb folio from a Latin edition of Conrad Gesner's Fischbuch

Hand coloured woodcut to verso of one leaf.

Zurich: Christopher Froschauer, 1600.

Reference: Nissen 350.

Conrad Gessner was a Renaissance polymath, a physician, philosopher, encyclopaedist, bibliographer, philologist, natural historian and illustrator.

The woodcuts for the work were undertaken by Hans Asper, Johann Thomas, and Lukas Schrön.

Fine 16th century folio.

Later hand colour. Light even age toning. Light stain to top of leaf (not close to woodcut). View the images carefully.

Seller's Story

Having studied at Oxford University in the early 1980s I was lucky enough to learn about the rare book and print trade by scuttling around the markets and auction houses of London at a time when it was still quite possible to discover "that find". Similarly I was able to hone my specialist interests in illustrated Natural History, Mythology and Science, something that I hope is still reflected in the items I offer. The aim is to offer the rare, interesting, unusual, beautiful and strange, from Master Engravings to Exquisite Folios. So at the very least we hope your visit to the site to be a rewarding and enlightening experience! Daniel Good Rare Books

Details

Number of Books
1
Book Title
Conrad Gesner (1516-1565) Squilla, Mantis Shrimp - Folio with hand coloured woodcut
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1600
Height
38.3 cm
Width
23.3 cm
United KingdomVerified
9026
Objects sold
100%
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