Lot no. 21
BRISSEAU-MIRBEL (C.-F.) Paris, F. Dufart’s Printing Works, Year X–1806. General and Specific History of Plants. [Preceded by] Treatise on Plant Anatomy and Physiology. 18 vols. in-8, bronze-green half-calf, ribbed spine decorated with gilt motifs, pebbled edges (Germain-Simier). The first two volumes are devoted to the Treatise on Anatomy. The set is illustrated with 149 copper-engraved plates, finely watercoloured; 8 folded printed plates. Bindings slightly rubbed, fore-edges brittle. Provenance: Madeleine and René Junod (bookplate).
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