PCT-61983

Tab. 131 Antique Print of Helix Shells by Chemnitz (1786)

  • Condition: Good, given age. Paper slightly browned. A few minor spots. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
  • Date: 1786
  • Overall size: 21.8 x 28.8 cm.
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.. Tab. 131 Antique Print of Helix Shells by Chemnitz (1786)

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Tab. 131 - Helices, Globosae.' - This plate shows helix shells, molluscs. From: 'Neues Systematisches Conchylien Cabinet' by Friedrich Heinrich Martini and Johann Hieronymus Chemnitz, published in Nürnberg, 1786 (part 9 ). The work for 'Neues Systematisches Conchylien Cabinet' was started by Friedrich Heinrich Martini (first 3 parts) and was continued by Johann Hieronymus Chemnitz who, between 1779 and 1795, added a further eight volumes.The prints were engraved by V. Bischoff, J.C. Bock, C.B. Glassbach, L.S. Leutner, J. Nussbiegel and V. Vogel.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johann Hieronymus Chemnitz' after an anonymous artist.