1744-1750 LE SPECTACLE DE LA NATURE antique ILLUSTRATED w/ 199 FOLDING PLATES

Le spectacle de la nature, ou entretiens sur les particularites de l'histoire naturelle. Parts 1-8 in 9 volumes (complete set)Paris, Estienne; 1744-50 With 9 engraved fronts and 199 partly folded copper platesPopular natural science encyclopedia, primarily intended for young nobles. "makes the Christian revealed religion the basis, setting it apart from modern natural sciences" (Bruggemann/Ewers 1480. 682).Size 4 by 6 3/4"Original leather bindings, spines with raised bands and title labelsGood condition, minor wearText in French =========================Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Le spectacle de la nature, ou entretiens sur les particularites de l'histoire naturelle. Parts 1-8 in 9 volumes (complete set) Paris, Estienne; 1744-50  With 9 engraved fronts and 199 partly folded copper plates Popular natural science encyclopedia, primarily intended for young nobles. "makes the Christian revealed religion the basis, setting it apart from modern natural sciences" (Bruggemann/Ewers 1480. 682). Size 4 by 6 3/4" Original leather bindings, spines with raised bands and title labels Good condition, minor wear Text in French ========================= Please see my other auctions Thank You Refund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

• Binding:Leather
• Subject:Illustrated
• Language:French
• Original/Facsimile:Original
• Topic:Science
• Year Printed:1744