Cone Snails Marine Shells, Original Engraving from Histoire Naturelle, 1789 Mexico Though eventually replaced by underground

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Original copperplate engraving by Herman Moll

Cone Snails Marine Shells, Original Engraving from Histoire Naturelle, 1789 Mexico Though eventually replaced by undergroundOriginal hand colored copper engraving from the "Histoire Naturelle", a major 18th century scientific encyclopedia. It features various species of Cone Snails (genus Conus). Marine gastropod mollusks known as cone snails, characterized by their conical shape and intricate, often colorful patterns. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 8" x 11"