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19th Century Marine Life: d'Orbigny's Illustrated Gems in Old Hand-Coloring
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The illustrations are from "Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle" directed by Charles d'Orbigny, which was an ambitious encyclopedia of natural history published in Paris in the mid-19th century. The work is a comprehensive assembly of scientific knowledge from that era and includes detailed illustrations of various species across the biological spectrum.
The illustrations provided are detailed depictions of various marine organisms and not exclusively mollusks. Here are the species identified in each print:
**First Print (Echinoderms and Sea Urchins):**
1. **Cidaris imperialis** - Imperial Sea Urchin, characterized by its large, rounded body and long, slender spines.
2. **Echinus atratus** - A species of sea urchin with a dark-colored, globular body and short spines.
3. **Spatangus purpureus** - The purple heart urchin, known for its heart-shaped body and purple coloration.
4. **Scutella radiata** - A type of sand dollar with a radiating pattern on its flattened body.
5. **Echinolampas ovalis** - Oval Sea Urchin, having an oval body with a smooth, less spiny surface.
**Second Print (Worms and Annelids):**
1. **Eunice viridis** (mislabelled as *Examploe picta*) - A type of polychaete worm, often brightly colored.
2. **Spirographis spallanzani** - Known as the feather duster worm, it has a long body with a crown of feeding tentacles.
3. **Serpula contortuplicata** - A tube-building worm with a coiled, calcareous tube.
4. **Amphinome rostrata** - Often referred to as the fire worm due to its bright colors and stinging bristles.
**Third Print (Crustaceans):**
1. **Anatifae laevis** - Known as the goose barnacle or smooth gooseneck barnacle, it attaches to substrates via a long, flexible stalk.
2-9 **Anatinae anatifae** - This likely refers to various developmental stages of the goose barnacle.
The organisms depicted in these prints are from different classes within the marine ecosystem, illustrating the diversity studied by naturalists of the 19th century. These illustrations would have contributed to the knowledge and classification of marine life during that era, offering insights into the morphology and diversity of sea creatures.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
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- Date of Manufacture:1849
- Condition:Good. Some edges a bit rough, but leaving enough space for matting or framing. Some soiling due to handling over almost 200 years, adding to its patina. Study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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