Curiosity: "philosophical View Of The Natural Gradation," Of The Forms Of Being, By Jb Robinet

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Object description :

"Curiosity: "philosophical View Of The Natural Gradation," Of The Forms Of Being, By Jb Robinet"

A rare "curiosity" book in 8vo format Illustrated with the "Philosophical View of Natural Gradation". Forms of being, or "The Essays of Nature" which teaches how to make man. By JB Robinet; in Amsterdam at E. Van Harrevelt. M. DCC. LXVIII. (1768). I volume, full sheepskin spine with ribbed compartments decorated with gilded irons ochre morocco title, marbled guards, red edges; Beautiful and curious copy condemned at the time for its strange and suggestive figures of sexual orientation; charming vignette on the title and beautiful surprising plates outside the text.....

Price: 600 €

Artist: J. B. Robinet
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition

Material: Leather
Width: 2,8 cm
Height: 20 cm
Depth: 13,2 cm

Reference: 1484464