Lot Details
Description
Guerin F.-E.. Dictionnaire pittoresque d'histoire naturelle et des phénomènes de la nature, contenant l'Histoire des animaux, des végétaux, des mineraux, des météores.. Avec planches gravées sur acier par M. Beyer, sur les dessins de M. De Sainson, dessinareur du Voyage de l'Astrolabe.. Paris, Au Bureau de Souscription, 1833-39
Original edition. Nine volumes 4°, with thousands of pages of text and 720 plates outside the text, in original coloring. Beautiful contemporary half-morocco binding in brown, smooth spines adorned with triple gilt and blind fillets, marbled paper boards. An important scientific publication, perfectly complete with all engraved plates. Under the direction of Guérin, the greatest scientists of the time contributed, including the famous d’Orbigny.
Dimensions
Nine volumes. 4° (11,77x7,24in).
Provenience
Private collection
Condition
Some blooming and spots. However, the work is well preserved in all its parts.
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