Albertus Seba had a passion that led him far beyond the call of duty. His collection of animals, plants and insects from all around the world gained international fame during his lifetime. This book has an introduction that offers information about the tradition of the cabinet of curiosities to which Seba's curiosities belonged.

This reproduction is taken from a rare, hand-colored original. The introduction offers background information about the fascinating tradition of the cabinet of curiosities to which Seba's curiosities belonged.