Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display'd. Being Discourses On such Particulars of Natural History As were thought most proper To Excite the Curiosity, and Form of the Minds of Youth [4 vols]
Published by Printed for R. Francklin, C. Davis, J. Pemberton, London, 1740
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Minotavros Books, ABAC ILAB, Whitby, ON, CanadaMinotavros Books, ABAC ILAB
AbeBooks seller since February 1, 2018
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 1,451.52
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12mo (small). Vol. I Fifth edition, corrected. Vol. II & III Fifth edition. Vol. IV Third edition. Translated from the original French. Contemporary leather boards with gilt triple filet, recently professionally rebacked with new leather spines in contemporary style, labels, raised bands, and gilt compartments. xviii, 323, 13 pp. index]; viii, [4], 312; xviii, 366; [4], 368 pp. Frontispiece, numerous copperplate engravings in each volume, mostly folding. Vol. I: 24/25 plates (Plate 16 apparently lacking). Vol. II: 35 plates incl. frontis. Vol. III: 32 plates + frontis. Vol. IV: 28 plates + frontis. Some light wear to boards. Light foxing and sporadic rust and ink staining to interior commensurate with age. A handsomely restored set.
Seller Inventory # 011411
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Display'd. Being Discourses On such Particulars of Natural History As were thought most proper To Excite the Curiosity, and Form of the Minds of Youth [4 vols]
- Author
- Humphreys, Mr. (Samuel, translator); [Pluche, Noel Antoine]
- Publisher
- Printed for R. Francklin, C. Davis, J. Pemberton, London
- Publication year
- 1740
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Seller catalogs
- Botany & Herbalism, Natural History, Nature and Biodiversity
Minotavros Books, ABAC ILAB
Whitby, ON, Canada
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At Minotavros Books, we invite you to discover a maze of knowledge, where you will find fine and rare books on some of the most diverse and intriguing subjects. While our specialties include folk and fairy tales, fables, proverbs, alchemy and mythology, there is something for everyone, including cooking, poetry, art, fine binding, first editions and ephemera. Visit our website at wwww.minotavrosbooks.com and follow us on Instagram @minotavrosbooks.
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Minotavros Books
10 Sunray St., Suite 4
Whitby, ON Canada L1N 9B5
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Minotavros Books. 10 Sunray St., Suite 4 Whitby, Ontario, Canada L1N 9B5. Phone: (905) 424-2641. Email: info@minotavrosbooks.com. As a valued customer, we guarantee that the condition of our books are as described. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, returns are eligible within 30 days after your book is received. All sales will be shipped with a tracking number for your convenience.
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