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Natural History · Shell Prints
Shell engravings from the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, 1803
About the Publication
The Encyclopaedia Londinensis was one of the great British encyclopaedic works of the early 19th century, published by John Wilkes between 1796 and 1829 in twenty-four volumes. Its natural history plates — engraved after drawings by Albertus Seba and other leading naturalists — are among the finest scientific illustrations of the period. The shell plates in particular are celebrated for their precision and elegance, depicting murices, aporrhais, cones, volutes, and other marine specimens with remarkable fidelity.
We carry a rotating selection of shell plates from this publication. Subjects and availability change as new pieces come through the gallery. Contact us to inquire about specific specimens or to be notified when new plates arrive.
Current Inventory
A fine engraving of shells from the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, depicting a variety of marine specimens including murices, aporrhais, cones, and other mollusks, engraved after drawings by Albertus Seba.
Our selection of Wilkes shell plates changes regularly as new pieces come through the gallery. If you are looking for a specific specimen or subject, please contact us and we will notify you when a matching plate becomes available.
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