Charles Bonnet - Œuvres d’histoire naturelle et de philosophie - 1779/1783

Works of natural history and philosophy of Charles Bonnet Of the Leopoldine Imperial Academy, and of that of St. Petersburg; the Royal Academies of Sciences of London, Montpellier, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Lyon; etc The publication of the works of natural history and philosophy of Charles Bonnet was one of the great publishing undertakings carried out in Neuchâtel in the 18th century. The printing took place over seven years. Charles Bonnet, philosopher and naturalist from Geneva, discovered parthenogenesis. He then enjoyed a European reputation and is considered today as one of the fathers of modern biology. Neuchâtel; at Samuel Fauche; 1779-1783 18 volumes in waiting cardboard, mute spine (illegible) , In-8°, 8154, 56 fold-out engraved plates and a portrait (which is often missing) of Charles Bonnet as the frontispiece of the first volume. Volume I Treatise on insectology Volume II Miscellaneous observations on insects Volume III Memoirs of Natural History Volume IV On the use of leaves in plants Volume V-VI Considerations on organized bodies Volume VII-VIII-IX Contemplation of Nature Volume X Natural History Writings Volume XI Writings and Letters of Natural History Volume XII Letters on various subjects of Natural History Volume XIII-XIV Analytical essay on the faculties of the soul Volume XV-XVI Philosophical palingenesis Volume XVII Psychology Essay Volume XVIII Miscellaneous Writings Back, dishes and edges rubbed, the interior remained very fresh. Very nice copy. 7kg See photos