Books by Irmgard Musch

Exotic plants, corals and crocodiles, birds and butterflies. Albertus Seba's extraordinary catalog of natural specimens is not only one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements but also one of the most prized natural history books of all time. It is a beautiful tribute to the abundance and diversity of Earth's creatures,...

Discover the weird and wonderful world of 18th-century natural historian Albertus Seba. This big and beautiful reprint of his Cabinet of Natural Curiosities depicts countless rare and exotic animals, plants, and insects from around the world. Drawings of snakes, shells, and mythical beasts appear in stunning shades and intricate detail, each...