The Fantasy Fsh of Samuel Fallours


In 1719, the book dealer, medicine merchant and one-time spy Louis Renard published a unique book by artist Samuel Fallour. Fishes, Crayfishes, and Crabs was the world’s first colour book of fish.


Size: 2721px × 3400px
Photo credit: © steeve-x-art / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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