PLUCHE (Abbé Noël Antoine). Le spectacle de la nature ou entretiens sur les particularités de l'histoire naturelle. Paris, les frères Estienne, 1771. 8 in-12 volumes in 9 volumes (volume 8 split into two parts) illustrated with 211 plates, most of them folding. Later binding from the beginning of the 19th century, basane, smooth spine decorated, red morocco title-pieces, blue marbled edges. This is a famous work of popular science in the fields of natural science, geography, astronomy, science and technology, etc. The binding was finely executed. The binding was finely executed, unfortunately the basane used was of poor quality and the leather suffers from numerous epidermal marks on the boards, and even small cracks in the leather. Two headpieces are damaged. The leather covering the jaws of the eighth volume, part II, has been partially nibbled by a rodent. The overall effect is aesthetically pleasing, the bindings are solid and the interior is in perfect condition. All the plates are well folded, which is rare.