Beautés d'Histoire naturelle, d'histoire universelle, de géographie, etc, ou Entretiens sur les volcans, tremblements de terre; sure les mers, fleuves, lacs; sure les tempêtes, la neige, la grèle, l'électricité, etc ? orné de six figures ?

(JUVENILE).

Verlag: Belin-Mandar,, Paris, 1836

Beschreibung

An attractively illustrated juvenile natural history and universal history with six aquatint plates, one showing the arrival of Columbus in America and another a hot air balloon. In dialogue form. Originally published as Récréations morales de l'enfance in 1823. There were editions under the title Beautés d'Histoire naturelle of 1832 and 1835. 2 vols, 8vo (168 × 100 mm), pp. [4], iv, 307, [3]; [4], 268, complete with half-titles, plus 6 aquatint plates. Contemporary marbled sheep, gilt spines with black morocco labels. Contemporary prize labels (Collége de Saumur). Some insect abrasion to covers. A very good copy. [Worldcat: Smithsonian (Dibner copy).]. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 8349

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Beautés d'Histoire naturelle, d'histoire ...

Verlag: Belin-Mandar,, Paris

Erscheinungsdatum: 1836

Einband: Hardcover