DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU (H.L.). LA PHYSIQUE DES ARBRES, OR IL EST TRAITE DE L'ANATOMIE DES PLANTES ET DE L'ECONOMIE VEGETALE to serve as an introduction to the Traité complet des bois et des forêts. Paris, veuve Desaint, 1788. 2 volumes in-4°, marbled calf, spine ribbed and decorated, red edges (contemporary binding). Second edition illustrated with 50 intaglio engraved DEPLIANT PLATES accompanied by a dissertation on the usefulness of botanical methods and explanation of terms peculiar to this science. rare brown spotting, a few passages underlined and handwritten annotations. Ex-libris Gilbert Trouflant. Traces of sunstain on covers, otherwise a good copy.