Haarlem Netherlands: Chez La Veuve Estienne & Fils. Good with no dust jacket. 1752. Hardcover. fold out plates; xxiv/468 pages; Noel-Antoine Pluche known as the abbe Pluche was a French priest. He is now known for his "Spectacle de la nature" a most popular work of natural history. Pluche son of a baker was born in Rheims in a street now named after him. He became a teacher of rhetoric. The Bishop of Laon made him head of the town's college a post he accepted to escape judicial consequences of opposing the papal bull Unigenitus 1713 He withdrew in 1749 to La Varenne-Saint-Maur near Paris where he died. His "Spectacle de la nature ou Entretiens sur les particularites de l'Histoire naturelle qui ont paru les plus propres à rendre les jeunes gens curieux et à leur former l'esprit" was published in 1732 and widely translated all over Europe. Although it influenced many to become naturalists it was a work of popularization not of science. Width: 4.75" Height: 7.75"Book Details: Condition / Notes: This is the second volume of the second part "Seconde Partie" with the subtitle "contenant ce qui regarde les dehors & l'interieur de la Terre." This antique volume is bound in quarter red leather and marbled paper-covered boards with raised bands and a gilt-lettered label to the spine. The book shows external wear with rubbing and loss of material to the covers. The spine displays sunning. Minor loss of material is visible at the slightly bumped corners. The binding is sound. A previous owner's name appears on the front flyleaf with bookdealer's notes in pencil on the pastedown. A number of pages display toning and/or foxing at the fore edge. This work is illustrated with a frontispiece and 36 mostly fold-out plates. The spectacle of nature or talks about the peculiarities of the natural history which seemed most likely to 27287make young people-curious to train their mind. Many botanical plates foldout. . Chez La Veuve Estienne & Fils hardcover
2017. Leather Bound. New. Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition expertly crafted by the prestigious organization “Rare Biblio” with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2017 utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1767. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books every page has been manually restored for legibility. However in certain instances occasional blurriness missing segments or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - Italian Vol:- Pages:- 96 If it is a multi-volume set then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION 12x19 Inches: Available Upon Request. hardcover
Recent quarter calf over marbled boards. xvi 279 300 20p. 21 copper plates. An English translation of the first volume of an early work on natural history by Noel Pluche 1688-1761. The main body of this volume consists of five sections on insects birds terrestrial animals fish and plants. Each section contains fascinating descriptions of the subjects considered and the book is illustrated with 21 charming copper engravings. J. Pemberton hardcover
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