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All auctions / Books, Maps & Manuscripts / Ambroise Paré (1510–1590) - Sea Monster / Des Venins
"Des Venins" presents an early scientific illustration depicting a formidable horned sea creature swimming through choppy waters near figures assembled on a coastline and distant sailing vessels. The fascinating composition is seamlessly integrated into a historical text from a specialized treatise detailing natural anomalies, dangerous poisons, and unusual marine phenomena. This detailed plate serves as a significant visual documentation published in Paris during the sixteenth century within a groundbreaking medical and natural history compendium. Ambroise Pare was a pioneering French barber-surgeon and author who made monumental advancements in surgical techniques, military medicine, and the study of natural wonders. Artist or Maker: Ambroise Pare. Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 22 cm. Medium: Engraving. Date: 16th Century. Shipping & Combined Purchases: We are happy to combine multiple purchases into one shipment, helping you save on shipping costs. Please contact us before making payment so that we can calculate and adjust the shipping cost accordingly. All items are professionally packed and shipped from France by Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) on behalf of Dahlströms Rare Prints OÜ, Estonia. Every shipment is fully insured and sent exclusively via UPS or FedEx, with tracking provided after dispatch. We handle every shipment with the utmost care, ensuring that our antique prints, maps and rare books arrive safely and in the condition described.
Estimate:$281.13
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Estimate:
$281.13
KARTA ÖVER FRANKRIKE, ORTELIUS GALLIA VETUS, ca 1590-1610.
10/06/2026
$80
Est: $149.41
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