Pfeiffer. No. A3
THE
CATERPILLARS'
ORIGIN, FOOD
AND
WONDROUS TRANSFORMATION.
Wherein
The origin, food, and change of form: as well as
the time, place, and characteristics of caterpillars,
worms, butterflies, moths, flies, and
other such bloodless creatures
are displayed;
For the service of all lovers of insects, herbs, flowers,
and plants: also painters, embroiderers, etc.
Accurately investigated, painted from life, brought into print, and
briefly described
By
MARIA SIBYLLA MERIAN.
An ornate woodcut vignette depicts a basket filled with a variety of flowers and leaves.
A M S T E R D A M,
Printed for the Author.
Residing in the Kerkstraat, between the Leidsche- and the new
Spiegelstraat across from the Parsery de Swaan, where the same
can be obtained printed, as well as colored.
As well as
By GERARD VALK, on the Dam at the sign of the Alert Dog.
A circular library stamp featuring the initials "NBM" in the center.
(1713)