"Two Large Volumes In 8 "contemplation Of Nature" By C. Bonnet. Amsterdam 1769 M.mich Rey"
A rare treatise on Plant Biology from the Reign of Louis XV in two large volumes in 8, half bindings, ochre marbled paper covers, spine with raised bands, boxes decorated with beautiful gilded iron, titles and volume numbers in red and black morocco. Very fine bookplate with arms. "Contemplation of Nature" by C? Bonnet. Of the Imperial Academies of Germany & Russia; of the Royal Academies of England, Sweden & Leon; of the Electoral Academy of Bavaria & that of the Institute of Bologna; Correspondent of the Royal Academy of Sciences & of the Royal Societies of Montpellier & Gottingen. Second edition of this rare treatise and precursor of research on nature, a serious complete work in good condition