A set of nine 18th century Italian engravings of shells by Nicolo Gualtieri from 'Testarum Conchylorum' dated 1742

Later hand-colored, now matted and framed, not examined out of frames.

Overall good condition; very decorative; later hand-colored; now matted and framed; note examined out of frames; one with slight discoloration to the white background to the middle of the right side edge; one with some light grey marks to the upper left corner; another with some light grey marks to the lower left corner; very minor areas of foxing; some minor rippling to paper; the frames in good condition with very minor scratches.
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