{"product_id":"surinam-album-maria-sibylla-merian-folio-society-limited-edition-196-vgc","title":"The Surinam Album Merian Science Folio Society 2006 1st ed. Limited Leather VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Surinam Album by Maria Sibylla Merian. Full size facsimile (original published 1700). 91 colour plates. Quarter bound in dark green leather with light brown image decorated cloth cover. Three loose art prints enclosed. Commentary volume by Julie Harvey 87pp. with map endpapers. Dark green Solander box 57x39.5x11.5cm. 12.1Kg. 1000 copies. (£590)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaria Sibylla Merian's work on Surinam records the plants and insects she studied during her pioneering journey to the Dutch colony at the turn of the eighteenth century. Her detailed observations show butterflies, moths and other insects together with their host plants, emphasising metamorphosis and ecological relationships. Merian's combination of scientific observation and artistic skill made her one of the most important natural-history illustrators of her age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. No.196, book is like new, a few small dents to the slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54986286498131,"sku":"2025_12_50_16566","price":459.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/10_64b6c166-5c17-4c61-97f3-8dd9dbc10566.png?v=1789768008","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/surinam-album-maria-sibylla-merian-folio-society-limited-edition-196-vgc","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}