By M de Combles 3rd edition. 1780
At Didot le Jeune, printer to Monsieur, Quai des Augustins.
Volume I and 2. Hard covers. In-12 bound 18 cm by 12. Contemporary binding, full marbled sheepskin, spine with 5 raised bands decorated with golden wheels, boxes decorated with hot irons.
""Contenant la Description exacte de toutes les plantes potagères, leur culture, les qualités de terre, les situations et les climats qui leur sont propres, leurs propriétés, les différents moyens de les multiplier, le temps de recueillir les graines, leur durée, &c, &c..."
Weight without packaging: 862 grams.
Cover page of volume 1 shaded at the top A beautiful set without tears, scribbles, stains or collages.
De Combes published several treatises on his favorite pastime, gardening. Later, he began publishing historical and erotic works.