4to (266x173 mm), vii-632 pages and 21 color plates. binding : Contemporary full sheep. Gilt spine in six compartments. Binding rubbed with small lacks of leather.
Second edition. Richly illustrated work that explores the wonders of the marine world. It includes 21 color steel plates and 200 woodcuts drawn by P. Lackerbauer. The author invites us to discover marine fauna and flora, as well as oceanic phenomena, through detailed descriptions and captivating illustrations.