MALLÉES (Bomard des) Paris, Veuve P. Collin, 1685. Hiacinte, a curious work, dedicated to S. A. Sérénissime Melle de Soissons. In-12 (15,6 x 8,6 cm), red jansenist morocco, ribbed spine, gilt edges (Marius Michel). [7] f., blank f., [1] f., blank f., 134 p. Second edition of this gemmological treatise on hyacinth, dealing with the name, nature, colour and virtue of this semi-precious stone. The work is dedicated to Marie-Jeanne de Savoie, Princess of Savoy, known as Mademoiselle de Soissons. Covers rubbed, rare foxing. Provenance : - Unidentified bookplate. - Georges Petit, Château de Grandvoir. Bibliography : Haller, Bibliotheca botanica, p. 630. Tcherpakoff, Les Fous littéraires, p. 45.