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Paris, Imprimerie royale, 1734-1742. In 4th. 6 volumes, 6 headboards and 6 chalcographic initials at c. A1r of each volume, woodcut friezes, a total of 267 folded engraved plates, pl. 32-34 of vol. V linked at the end of vol. VI, c. D1 of vol. VI of larger format, some blooms and light browning and some signs of humidity, cartouche with finis on the last c. of vol VI, small defects on the backs, coeval five-rib leather binding, two dowels on the backs with editorial data in gold, gold friezes on the spine.
First original edition of the most famous work of the French biologist Réaumur which secured him a place of considerable importance in the field and in the history of biology. The imposing work, initially conceived in 10 volumes, collects meticulous observations on the life, habits and customs of the most varied species of insects, from a morphological, physiological and ecological point of view. The whole treatise is presented with clarity, lucidity and extreme precision. The work constitutes one of the pillars of entomology, used as a model for all subsequent similar works. The edition is accompanied by the explanatory and rich iconographic apparatus consisting of more than 200 folded copper plates, mostly engraved by Charles Simonneau.
First original edition of the most famous work of the French biologist Réaumur which secured him a place of considerable importance in the field and in the history of biology. The imposing work, initially conceived in 10 volumes, collects meticulous observations on the life, habits and customs of the most varied species of insects, from a morphological, physiological and ecological point of view. The whole treatise is presented with clarity, lucidity and extreme precision. The work constitutes one of the pillars of entomology, used as a model for all subsequent similar works. The edition is accompanied by the explanatory and rich iconographic apparatus consisting of more than 200 folded copper plates, mostly engraved by Charles Simonneau.
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