1763 NATURAL SCIENCE 9 volumes antique ASTRONOMY BOTANY NAVY FISHING 212 PLATES

LE SPECTACLE DE LA NATURE, OU ENTRETIENS SUR LES PARTICULARITES DE L'HISTOIRE NATURELLE [...]. NOUVELLE EDITION.
by [PLUCHE, Antoine]
Paris; 1763
8 parts in 9 volumes
Size: 4 by 6"
illustrated with 212 plates (complete), mostly fold-out, depicting botany, entomology, fishing, gardening, astronomy, music, watchmaking, navy, arts & crafts (textile, tannery, building, the making of candles...).
The 8th part (here in 2 vol.) regarding the rapports 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.
Modern slip cases for each book are included
Text on French

Reserve: $1,099.00

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