Cabinet of Natural Curiosities

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Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
Cabinet of Natural Curiosities

Cabinet of Natural Curiosities

$100

While it was common for 18th-century era scientists to collect plant, animal and insect specimens, perhaps none had a collection so vast and impressive as that of Albertus Seba. An Amsterdam-based pharmacist, zoologist and collector, Seba spent decades traveling the globe in search of flora and fauna of all kinds. In 1731, he commissioned meticulous and often scenic illustrations of each and every specimen he had amassed, which he later published as the Cabinet of Natural Curiosities. This catalog would come to be known as one of the greatest natural history achievements of his time and to this day remains one of the most prized natural history books ever created. A facsimile of a rare hand-colored original edition, our stunning Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is filled with page after page of full-color illustrations depicting a wild menagerie of strange and exotic plants, snakes, frogs, crocodiles, shellfish, corals, birds and butterflies, not to mention fantastical beasts such as the seven-headed hydra and a whole host of creatures that are now extinct. Also included are fascinating texts from contemporary zoologists and art historians, which shed light on the intriguing tradition of the cabinet of curiosities and the specimens featured in this historic collection. A stunning tribute to the beauty and diversity of our planet, this tome is worthy of a spot on any nature lover's coffee table.

 

•by Albertus Seba 
•additional text by Irmgard Müsch, Jes Rust and Rainer Willmann
•text in English, French and German
•hardcover with dust jacket
•592 pages 

 

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•10"W x 2"D x 15"H

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While it was common for 18th-century era scientists to collect plant, animal and insect specimens, perhaps none had a collection so vast and impressive as that of Albertus Seba. An Amsterdam-based pharmacist, zoologist and collector, Seba spent decades traveling the globe in search of flora and fauna of all kinds. In 1731, he commissioned meticulous and often scenic illustrations of each and every specimen he had amassed, which he later published as the Cabinet of Natural Curiosities. This catalog would come to be known as one of the greatest natural history achievements of his time and to this day remains one of the most prized natural history books ever created. A facsimile of a rare hand-colored original edition, our stunning Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is filled with page after page of full-color illustrations depicting a wild menagerie of strange and exotic plants, snakes, frogs, crocodiles, shellfish, corals, birds and butterflies, not to mention fantastical beasts such as the seven-headed hydra and a whole host of creatures that are now extinct. Also included are fascinating texts from contemporary zoologists and art historians, which shed light on the intriguing tradition of the cabinet of curiosities and the specimens featured in this historic collection. A stunning tribute to the beauty and diversity of our planet, this tome is worthy of a spot on any nature lover's coffee table.

 

•by Albertus Seba 
•additional text by Irmgard Müsch, Jes Rust and Rainer Willmann
•text in English, French and German
•hardcover with dust jacket
•592 pages 

 

Dimensions

•10"W x 2"D x 15"H

Shipping Options

Small Items

  • UPS SUREPOST DELIVERY — Arrives in 5-8 business days. Price dependent on weight/size of item(s).
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  • UPS EXPRESS DELIVERY — We offer overnight, 2-day and 3-day shipping. The timing of your order’s arrival will depend on which service you choose. Price dependent on weight and size of item(s).
  • IN-STORE PICKUP — Pick up at our Chicago shop anytime during store hours. Free.
  • COMPLIMENTARY DELIVERY — Pillows & JH Gift Cards always ship free via UPS ground service. Arrives in 3-5 business days. Free.

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  • WHITE GLOVE DELIVERY — Your order will be shipped to a local delivery company, who will contact you to set up a delivery date and time. They will unwrap, inspect, assemble and place your item in your home. Arrives in 2-3 weeks.
  • LOCAL DELIVERY — Your order will be delivered by our Chicagoland delivery team, we will contact you to set up a delivery appointment. They will unwrap, inspect, assemble and place your item in your home.

See our full shipping info or email us anytime at [email protected] to learn more.


Return Policy

Non-furniture Merchandise
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In-stock Furniture Items

We accept returns of furniture in its original condition when you contact us within 14 days of receiving your item. To receive a full refund, call us at 800.472.1885 or email us at [email protected]. We will arrange to have the item(s) picked up by a local freight company, who will contact you to coordinate pick up. Once returned to our warehouse, we will inspect your item(s) and issue a refund accordingly. Damage or other conditional issues may require deductions from your refund. All shipping charges are non-refundable and will be deducted from your refund.


Closeout Merchandise

Closeout items purchased on our website can be returned for store credit only, as long as we receive your item(s) within 30 days of the original delivery. Once we have received and inspected the returned item(s), we will issue your store credit via email. All shipping charges are non-refundable and will be deducted from your store credit.


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Cabinet of Natural Curiosities

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While it was common for 18th-century era scientists to collect plant, animal and insect specimens, perhaps none had a collection so vast and impressive as that of Albertus Seba. An Amsterdam-based pharmacist, zoologist and collector, Seba spent decades traveling the globe in search of flora and fauna of all kinds. In 1731, he commissioned meticulous and often scenic illustrations of each and every specimen he had amassed, which he later published as the Cabinet of Natural Curiosities. This catalog would come to be known as one of the greatest natural history achievements of his time and to this day remains one of the most prized natural history books ever created. A facsimile of a rare hand-colored original edition, our stunning Cabinet of Natural Curiosities is filled with page after page of full-color illustrations depicting a wild menagerie of strange and exotic plants, snakes, frogs, crocodiles, shellfish, corals, birds and butterflies, not to mention fantastical beasts such as the seven-headed hydra and a whole host of creatures that are now extinct. Also included are fascinating texts from contemporary zoologists and art historians, which shed light on the intriguing tradition of the cabinet of curiosities and the specimens featured in this historic collection. A stunning tribute to the beauty and diversity of our planet, this tome is worthy of a spot on any nature lover's coffee table.

 

•by Albertus Seba 
•additional text by Irmgard Müsch, Jes Rust and Rainer Willmann
•text in English, French and German
•hardcover with dust jacket
•592 pages 

 

Dimensions

•10"W x 2"D x 15"H

Shipping Options

Small Items

  • UPS SUREPOST DELIVERY — Arrives in 5-8 business days. Price dependent on weight/size of item(s).
  • UPS STANDARD DELIVERY — Arrives in 3-5 business days. Price dependent on weight/size of item(s).
  • UPS EXPRESS DELIVERY — We offer overnight, 2-day and 3-day shipping. The timing of your order’s arrival will depend on which service you choose. Price dependent on weight and size of item(s).
  • IN-STORE PICKUP — Pick up at our Chicago shop anytime during store hours. Free.
  • COMPLIMENTARY DELIVERY — Pillows & JH Gift Cards always ship free via UPS ground service. Arrives in 3-5 business days. Free.

Furniture/Large Items

  • FRONT DOOR DELIVERY — Your order will be shipped to a local delivery company, who will contact you to set up a delivery date and time. They will leave your wrapped order at the first dry/secure area. Arrives in 1-2 weeks.
  • WHITE GLOVE DELIVERY — Your order will be shipped to a local delivery company, who will contact you to set up a delivery date and time. They will unwrap, inspect, assemble and place your item in your home. Arrives in 2-3 weeks.
  • LOCAL DELIVERY — Your order will be delivered by our Chicagoland delivery team, we will contact you to set up a delivery appointment. They will unwrap, inspect, assemble and place your item in your home.

See our full shipping info or email us anytime at [email protected] to learn more.


Return Policy

Non-furniture Merchandise
All books, candles, plants and bath products are final sale. All other non-furniture items can be returned for a full refund, as long as they are returned within either 30 days of purchase if bought in store or 30 days after the order was received if bought on our website. We will inspect the returned item(s) and issue a refund to the same credit card used for original purchase. You will receive a confirmation email once we have processed your credit. All shipping charges are non-refundable and will be deducted from your refund.


In-stock Furniture Items

We accept returns of furniture in its original condition when you contact us within 14 days of receiving your item. To receive a full refund, call us at 800.472.1885 or email us at [email protected]. We will arrange to have the item(s) picked up by a local freight company, who will contact you to coordinate pick up. Once returned to our warehouse, we will inspect your item(s) and issue a refund accordingly. Damage or other conditional issues may require deductions from your refund. All shipping charges are non-refundable and will be deducted from your refund.


Closeout Merchandise

Closeout items purchased on our website can be returned for store credit only, as long as we receive your item(s) within 30 days of the original delivery. Once we have received and inspected the returned item(s), we will issue your store credit via email. All shipping charges are non-refundable and will be deducted from your store credit.


See our full return info or email us anytime at [email protected] to learn more.

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