STRADANUS (said), Jan van der Straet (Bruges 1523 † Florence 1605) - "Aspersa vino tersaq. ova vermium, Papillulis solent fovere virgines". c.1600. Burin by Karel van MALLERY (1571-c.1635). Ref: Hennin, n°202. New Hollstein (Stradanus; series III.322-341), n°348. Proof on thin watermarked laid paper, with the address of Philipp Galle (Haarlem 1537-1612). Plate 3 of the 6-piece series "Vermis sericus" illustrating the history and techniques of silk production. 20 x 27.2 cm. Condition A (Cut to the edge of the square line).