Cabinet of Natural Curiosities Author:Irmgard Muesch, Jes Rust, Rainer Willmann Albertus Seba's Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time. Though scientists of his era often collected natural specimens for research purposes, Amsterdam-based pharmacist Seba (1665-1736) was unrivaled in his passion. His... more » amazing collection of animals, plants, and insects from all around the world gained international fame during his lifetime. This reproduction is taken from a rare, hand-colored original. The introduction supplies background information about the fascinating tradition of natural collections to which Seba's curiosities belonged.« less