Three trays containing c220 samples
Book Description
CABINET of Natural Curiosities. 19th Century. Marbled paper covered box with three trays containing c220 samples of spices, plant seeds, leaves, barks, resins and other natural products collected from around the world - Americas, Africa Asia &c.
They are mostly identified in Latin, with three manuscript key sheets.
Natural samples include, opium, ginger, cinnamon, gutta percha, cardamon, cacoa, orchid, pine, santal, absinthe, arnica, angelica, saffron, black tea, green tea, myrhh, muscadet nut, fennel, cocoa butter, aloe, mastiz &c &c
Wear to box sides, and there is not any lid.
PLEASE NOTE: this item is collection only. No postage.
Author
19th Century Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
Date
1870
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