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Sellius, Godofredus (Godefroy Sell, Godefroi Sell, Godofredi Sel, Lii)

Historia Naturalis Teredinis Seu Xylophagi Marini, Tubulo-Conchoidis Speciatim Belgici: cum Tabulis ad Vivum Coloratis

Trajecti ad Rhenum (Utrecht): Apud Hermannum Besseling, 1733,

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Author
Sellius, Godofredus (Godefroy Sell, Godefroi Sell, Godofredi Sel, Lii)
Publishers
Trajecti ad Rhenum (Utrecht): Apud Hermannum Besseling, 1733
Keyword
coleantiq mollusks teredines shipworms malacology teredinae
Languages
English

Description

First edition of this highly important study of shipworms, of which several editions were published in various languages during the 18th century. Shipworms, mollusks scientifically known as teredines, were a major threat to mercantile societies like that of the Low Countries. Illustrated with 2 large folding plates by Wijdom, each in two states: hand-colored and uncolored (four plates in all). Many copies are lacking the colored plates. 4to. Contemporary vellum. Light soiling to binding but practically no wear. Internally bright and fine. An excellent copy of a rare book.
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