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Sun, Dec 3, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 106

1763 NATURAL SCIENCE 9 VOLUMES VINTAGE BOTANY NAVY FISHING 212 PLATES ANTIQUE ASTRONOMY

Estimate: $2,100 - $2,400

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$10,000 $500
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$75,000 $5,000

Year/Century: 18th century
Language: French
Subject: Illustrated
Binding: Leather
Description: The Nature Spell, or the Entertaining on the Parts of the Natural History series. The New Edition. by [PLUCHE, Antoine] Paris; 1763 8 parts in 9 volumes Size: 4 by 6" illustrated with 212 plates (complete), mostly fold-out, showing topics such as botany, entomology, fishing, gardening, astronomy, music, watchmaking, navy, arts & crafts (textile, tannery, building, candlemaking, etc.) The 8th part (here in 2 vol.) concerning the relations between man and God is not illustrated. Original marbled calf, gilt-ornamental spines with raised bands and leather title labels, red edges. Very good condition, minor wear. Each book comes with a modern slip case.

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