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Maria Sibylla Merian. Frog Metamorphosis. 1726.

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Maria Sibylla Merian. Frog Metamorphosis. 1726.

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Description

Merian, Maria Sibylla. German (1647-1717). 'lxxi. Frog metamorphosis' from "Metamorphasibus Insectorum Surinamensium," The Hague: Gosse, 1726. Folio, on sheets 18.5" x 13". Engravings by J. Mulder, P. Sluyter and D. Stoopendaal. Hand color.
Condition: Very good condition.

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Maria Sibylla Merian. Frog Metamorphosis. 1726.

Name: Maria Sibylla Merian. Frog Metamorphosis. 1726.
SKU: 59189452
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

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