The Art of Natural History: Botanical Illustrations, Ornithological Drawings, and Other Masterpieces from the Age of Exploration

The reproductions are gorgeous, on paper with a matte finish - although not totally opaque, so that you can see the image from the other side just a bit. Still, if you can swing the cost I’d snap up this book, as it is something special and will give you many hour of browsing pleasure.

amazing paintings of plants and animals mostly from france over 250 year.s. Seems to be the same book that you can order from france, but for lots more money; and in french. Only down side; this book is really really heavy.

Generally good. But they added a line frame to each image. This totally kills any sense of the original intent. Will keep it but had I known I wouldn't have purchased it.

This was a gift for my fiancee and it is the most beautiful set of drawings I've ever seen! Absolutely exquisite!

This was a gift and came beautifully packed. Wonderful illustrations.