'The notes and references are thorough and this book will be a valuable addition to anyone diverted by the early history of science.' The Biologist 'it is a real triumph of this volume that it provides so much documentation on the commercial dealers and the trade connections through which plants and natural history specimens circulated around Europe.' Journal of the History of Collections 'erudite, elegant and clear' British Journal for the History of Science

• Preface, Technical Note, Abbreviations, List of Figures, Introduction, I The Southern Netherlands, II Habsburg Women, III Italy, IV France, V Holland, VI Beyond Place, Conclusion, Notes, Works Cited, Index